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.

Waning Evangelical Influence

Posted on 17 November 2012 by Benj

‘To the extent that the faithful continue to blame their diminished influence on a shift in morality alone, they will continue their descent into irrelevance. If, however, they recognize the opportunity before them to reform their strategy and tactics, this so-called evangelical disaster might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.’ Continue reading →

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Falling into YHWH’s hand

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Benj

YHWH’s hand is powerful. But his heart is soft toward his people. He is not eager to curse, but he is eager to bless. Continue reading →

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Seasons: silly, scholarly and serious

Posted on 22 September 2012 by Benj

Cancer, Dissertation, Election… Continue reading →

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Life after Life-after-death

Posted on 23 August 2012 by Benj

Where do we go after we die? Continue reading →

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Glatt-Gilad on Chronicles

Posted on 27 July 2012 by Benj

“The Chronicler also aimed at inclusivism, though not by incorporating different views side by side or by negotiating between various ideologies but, rather, by highlighting and developing one particular outlook that had the greatest chance of resonating on the popular level.” Continue reading →

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Still Breathing; Classes, Article, Conference Paper

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Benj

Work, church, family, research… Continue reading →

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Too Many Docs on the Dance Floor

Posted on 20 June 2012 by Benj

We’ve subsidized education too much and for too long. There is no reason why we need so many intelligent people pursuing PhDs in the humanities. They could be doing something else productive for society. We need college professors, but not that many. Continue reading →

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Supporting Israel, Part III

Posted on 3 June 2012 by Benj

I offer some reasons why my Reformed friends (and others!) should be sympathetic to Israel. Continue reading →

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Supporting Israel, Part II

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Benj

Why Dispensationalists Should Hesitate to Support Israel… Continue reading →

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Supporting Israel, Part I

Posted on 28 May 2012 by Benj

So much commentary on Israel and Palestine is hopelessly biased and frustratingly shallow… Continue reading →