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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: 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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Happy Birthday, Paul Ricoeur

Posted on 27 February 2015 by Benj

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ric%C5%93ur

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Upcoming Lecture: “The Chess King of the Sciences?”

Posted on 23 February 2015 by Benj

Academic study of the Bible and theology used to be regarded as “the queen of the sciences.” The area of biblical studies has evolved into a derivative enterprise, relying heavily on insights from other disciplines. Continue reading →

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Links: 20 February 2015

Posted on 20 February 2015 by Benj

Three interesting articles this week on Islam and ISIS (best read in order): Faulted for Avoiding ‘Islamic’ Labels to Describe Terrorism, White House Cites a Strategic Logic – NYTimes.com. What ISIS Really Wants – The Atlantic. ISIS isn’t medieval: Its … Continue reading →

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