Category Archives: Bible-Theology

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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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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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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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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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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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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