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.

Languages

Posted on 9 August 2013 by Benj

My sister, Rebekah Devine, has a great post on the value of learning biblical language. She has been in the throes of learning Hebrew this year in preparation for entering Wheaton’s graduate program, and I am very proud of her. … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Shoshanah Giffone

Posted on 8 July 2013 by Benj

Some folks have asked us about the meaning and origins of the names we chose… Continue reading →

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Baby, brain, Benjamin

Posted on 27 June 2013 by Benj

Sometimes I wonder if I brought all this on our family by choosing to study Lamentations… Continue reading →

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Benjamin in the Divided Monarchy

Posted on 27 April 2013 by Benj

It’s all about the Benjamin(ite)s… Continue reading →

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How do you like them apples?

Posted on 18 April 2013 by Benj

How would Americans feel if Russia or Iran had a military presence in both Mexico and Canada? Continue reading →

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The Hebrew Bible and the Persian Period

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Benj

“Persian studies have come of age.” Continue reading →

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SBL Paper: “Sleeping Dogs”

Posted on 15 March 2013 by Benj

I just returned this afternoon from the Mid-Atlantic Regional meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Baltimore. A great time was had by all, I think. I wish I had more time to visit the city; unfortunately, Camden Yards … Continue reading →

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Going Beyond Scripture?

Posted on 31 January 2013 by Benj

Is it dangerous to construe Scripture as affirming more than it actually does? Continue reading →

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Why Did the NT Authors Overlook This?

Posted on 3 December 2012 by Benj

Trivia question: where in the New Testament are the following verses cited? Continue reading →

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My Uncle, Abortion Czar

Posted on 27 November 2012 by Benj

“if tomorrow Roe were overturned and you were appointed by President Obama as the “Abortion Czar” with complete freedom to dictate federal policy toward abortion in our country, what would that legal framework look like?” Continue reading →

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