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Tag Archives: Book of Isaiah
Gospel of Luke: 14. Raised, Flesh and Bone
This is the audio (33:15, 22.8 MB) of a sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on April 14, 2024. The Scripture text is Luke 24:36–48. Also read earlier were Psalm 16 and Isaiah 45:15–22. Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Isaiah, Gospel of Luke, New Testament, Resurrection, Sermon
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Good Friday — Isaiah 53:7–12: He Did Not Open His Mouth
This is the audio (8:07, 7.5 MB) of a meditation delivered at an interdenominational Good Friday service in Grove City, PA, on April 18, 2025. The Scripture text is Isaiah 53:7–12, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading
Sermon — Romans 10:14–17: Unless Someone Tells Them
This is the audio (27:07, 23.7 MB) of a sermon I preached at a chapel service for students and faculty in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 18, 2025. The Scripture text is Romans 10:14–17, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading
Posted in Bible-Theology, Podcast, Travels
Tagged Book of Isaiah, Book of Romans, New Testament, Sermon
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New Publication: Isaiah 63–66 in Mark 5
I’m pleased to announce that an article on the use of Isaiah 63–66 in Mark 5, cowritten by me and a former student, is now published:
Benjamin D. Giffone and Sage E. Wile: “No One Strives to Take Hold of You: Mark 5’s Echoes of Isaiah 63:7–66:17.” Neotestamentica 57.2 (2023): 229–243. DOI: 10.1353/neo.2023.a943176. Continue reading
Posted in Bible-Theology, Giffones in Lithuania, Research
Tagged Book of Isaiah, Gospel of Mark, New Testament, Old Testament
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Sermon: Raised, Flesh and Bone (Luke 24:36–48)
This is the audio (33:15, 22.8 MB) of a sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on April 14, 2024. The Scripture text is Luke 24:36–48. Also read earlier were Psalm 16 and Isaiah 45:15–22. Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Isaiah, Gospel of Luke, New Testament, Resurrection, Sermon
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Sermon: Beautiful Feet (John 13:1–17)
This is the audio (20:24, 14.0 MB) of a Maundy Thursday homily I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on March 28, 2024. The Scripture text is John 13:1–17. Other texts included Isaiah 6:1–8 and 52:7. Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Isaiah, Gospel of John, Maundy Thursday, New Testament, Sermon
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Sermon: The Gentle, Powerful Servant (Isaiah 42:1–9)
This is the audio (8:31, 3.9 MB) of a homily I gave at Grace Anglican Church, Grove City, PA, on March 25, 2024, the Monday of Holy Week. The Scripture text is Isaiah 42:1–9, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Isaiah, Old Testament, Sermon
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Are Israel’s Salvation and Land-Grant Unique in the Bible?
It is interesting to consider the Hebrew Bible’s reflections on YHWH-orchestrated exodoi, migrations and conquests, besides the Israelite exodus from Egypt and the conquest of Canaan. Continue reading
Conference Paper: “‘Gods Your Ancestors Have Not Known’ in Deuteronomy: The Devil You Know?”
I’ve posted the version of the paper I read at ETS in November 2023, the full title of which is: “‘Gods Your Ancestors Have Not Known’ in Deuteronomy: Is the Devil You Know Better than the Devil You Don’t Know?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Isaiah, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Old Testament
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New Publication on Isaiah, Kings and Chronicles
The follow publication was just published online, open-access: Giffone, Benjamin D. “Toward a Better ‘Hezekiah’: The Literary Structuring of Isaiah 1–39.” Old Testament Essays 36.2 (2023): 471–489. DOI: 10.17159/2312-3621/2023/v36n2a10. It doesn’t look like the DOI is working immediately, but you … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Isaiah, Chronicles, Hezekiah, Isaiah, Old Testament
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