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16 Jan 09

Josephus Coined the Term "Theocracy"

Many people may know this already, but I didn’t. I came across Josephus’ use of “theocracy” (θεοκρατία) and the footnote read that Josephus apparently coined this term. I turned to my trusty Logos Bible Software to check for any other reference in any of my Greek sources with a Word Study. Sure enough, only one [...]

0 Comments Posted in Josephus, greek, law, quotes, theocracy by Patrick George McCullough
6 Feb 07

Relationship between flesh and law?

What does “works of the flesh” have to do with being “under the law”? That’s the question with which I’m presently wrestling. I don’t have my answer worked out yet (and I’m not sure I ever will), but here are some quotes that are helping me think about it. Dunn is, of course, from the [...]

9 Comments Posted in Galatians, New Perspective, Old Perspective, Paul, law, papers, quotes, works of the flesh by Patrick George McCullough
3 Feb 07

Translating Galatians 5:16-26

I have decided to choose Gal 5:16-26 for my 5-6 page exegetical assignment in Paul and the Law because at first glance I really have no idea where it will fit into the whole OPP/NPP debate. I thought it would be best to do my own translation to get me going, so this is my [...]

6 Comments Posted in Galatians, New Perspective, Old Perspective, Paul, flesh, law, spirit by Patrick George McCullough