Monthly Archives: November 2023

Conference Paper: “‘Gods Your Ancestors Have Not Known’ in Deuteronomy: The Devil You Know?”

Posted on 27 November 2023 by Benj

I’ve posted the version of the paper I read at ETS in November 2023, the full title of which is: “‘Gods Your Ancestors Have Not Known’ in Deuteronomy: Is the Devil You Know Better than the Devil You Don’t Know?” … Continue reading →

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Project Fundraising: A Biblical Theology

Posted on 25 November 2023 by Benj

As a pastor who is also a biblical scholar, I felt that there were many different passages that could be used to develop a biblical theology of fundraising, and I presented those to Session as part of our process. I’m presenting these here for the benefit of churches who are contemplating fundraising for a building project, especially a building/addition used for recreation or other ancillary ministries (i.e., not a sanctuary for worship). Continue reading →

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More Recent Appearances on #OneFear podcast

Posted on 20 November 2023 by Benj

I’ve been back on my friend Dom’s podcast, #OneFear, with a couple of new episodes last week and this week: S3E27 – Repaired Images S3E28 – Exploring 1 Samuel 4-6 Dom and his wife, Danielle, host #OneFear. They do a … Continue reading →

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Conference Papers: How to Present Them Slightly Less Badly

Posted on 20 November 2023 by Benj

Young scholars often present too long and focus too much on method and background, to show that they’ve done their homework. This misses an opportunity, however, to test out key aspects of your hypothesis in a room full of smart people. Continue reading →

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Mary Harrington, “The Contraceptive Tetrad”

Posted on 19 November 2023 by Benj

"…No living human Other ever perfectly reflects you back; a relationship is not just about natural compatibility but growing into compatibility. By contrast, AI girlfriend/boyfriend/hentaifriend/otherkinfriend will reflect your desires back better and more completely than any individual human could. Thus … Continue reading →

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Update: Waiting in Hope

Posted on 7 November 2023 by Benj

Back in July, I shared here that our family had entered an unanticipated time of transition. I had encountered such a disagreement with the elders at our little church in Grove City that I felt compelled to resign. A lot has happened in the four months since that last update—many good things, even as we wait to discern what God has for us after this school year… Continue reading →

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New Publication on Isaiah, Kings and Chronicles

Posted on 2 November 2023 by Benj

The follow publication was just published online, open-access: Giffone, Benjamin D. “Toward a Better ‘Hezekiah’: The Literary Structuring of Isaiah 1–39.” Old Testament Essays 36.2 (2023): 471–489. DOI: 10.17159/2312-3621/2023/v36n2a10. It doesn’t look like the DOI is working immediately, but you … Continue reading →

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