Since the annual meeting for the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) is coming up later this month, and it’s my first run-in with the bigwig conference, it may be a good time for me to think about what I am interested in pursuing as a potential scholar. What captures my attention, passions, and interests in [...]
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2 Nov 06
27 Oct 06
On his blog, my friend talked about what superpower he would pick of he had a choice for one. He went through the various arguments for and against the different possibilities (like how flying would be cool, but he might get sucked in by the intake valve of a low flying jet-liner). He decided on [...]
23 Sep 06
I am currently reading Markus Bockmuehl’s Seeing the Word: Refocusing New Testament Study for Marianne Meye Thomson’s course on New Testament Research Methods. It is both insightful and witty. One of his points especially stood out for me while I was reading today, particularly considering a previous post of mine. Bockmuehl is addressing the fragmentation [...]
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15 Aug 06
I had a nice long conversation with my good friend, Matt, the other night. We’re friends from back in high school and he was a groomsman in my wedding. We got to talking about our careers and made some parallels. Matt is in the film industry. He majored in Film at Emerson College, spent a [...]
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4 Aug 06
Ah, the blissful days of Summer! The birds chirping in the air. The calm waves lapping upon the Malibu beaches. The palm trees swaying in the peaceful wind. To break open an irresistible epic novel. To admire the majestic landscape of Southern California on a satisfying hike. If only such things could be the objects [...]
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Posted in academia, classes, seminary life
26 Jul 06
It is a strange thing to pursue academics in the area of a sacred text. I am entering dangerous territory upon which many millions around the globe stake their entire belief system and worldview. Another issue is that I am studying the text which is normative for my own faith as a disciple of Jesus. [...]
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30 Jun 06
I am only a novice in academe, a lowly seminarian anticipating the glories of further study. One might ask: With what authority doth he enter the lofty discussions of higher minds? I would respond by claiming no such authority. I was blessed with a wonderful education in biblical studies at Messiah College and have enjoyed [...]
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