Author Archives: Benj

About Benj

I’m a native North Jerseyan, transplanted to Pennsylvania...lived and taught in Eastern Europe for six years…Old Testament professor, author, minister, musician, liturgist…husband to Corrie…father to Daniel and Elizabeth.

Links: 19 April 2015

Posted on 19 April 2015 by Benj

The theme this week is the controversy concerning Indiana’s RFRA legislation: Indiana needs to balance gay, religious rights. In Indiana, Using Religion as a Cover for Bigotry. Any liberals for religious freedom? The Fact-Free Meltdown Over Indiana’s New Religious Freedom … Continue reading →

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April Update: Greetings from Lithuania!

Posted on 15 April 2015 by Benj

Dear Friends and Family: Below you will find our monthly update for April. Be sure to write back and tell us how we can pray for you. Giffone April 2015 Update In Christ, Benj and Corrie Giffone (for Daniel and Elizabeth)

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Microcredit, “Borrowing-to-Save,” and Social Norms

Posted on 13 April 2015 by Benj

Let’s start a commercial bank in Bangladesh that offers 0% APY that accepts deposits at any time but is only open for withdrawals between 2:15 and 2:45pm on the fifth Tuesday of the month. Sound like a winning business plan? Continue reading →

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Links: 10 April 2015

Posted on 10 April 2015 by Benj

Classic Tom Wright for Resurrection Sunday: Can a Scientist Believe the Resurrection? A window into a fascinating world: David Skarbek on Prison Gangs and the Social Order of the Underworld | EconTalk. More reflections on the Shoah during Pesach: The … Continue reading →

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Links: 6 April 2015

Posted on 6 April 2015 by Benj

The fascists tip their hand: Private school vs. public school: Only bad people send their kids to private school. Is It Time for the Jews to Leave Europe? Some news related to South Africa… Students’ attack on Cecil Rhodes statue … Continue reading →

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I Love Ruining Bible Verses

Posted on 4 April 2015 by Benj

“If this be treason, make the most of it!” Continue reading →

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“The Ghost of Christmas Future Perfect”

Posted on 23 March 2015 by Benj

“You shall see after certain future things have happened, what will have become of you after that.” Continue reading →

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For All the Nations

Posted on 18 March 2015 by Benj

Timing is everything. Continue reading →

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March Update: Greetings from Lithuania!

Posted on 5 March 2015 by Benj

Dear Friends and Family: Below you will find our monthly update for March. Be sure to write back and tell us how we can pray for you. Giffone March 2015 Update In Christ, Benj and Corrie Giffone (for Daniel and Elizabeth)

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Presentation on Biblical Studies and Other Disciplines

Posted on 5 March 2015 by Benj

I gave a talk yesterday about some of my dissertation ideas, as well as the ways in which the discipline of biblical studies borrows from other areas. I’m grateful to my colleagues who came and raised helpful comments and questions. … Continue reading →

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