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Why Was Adam Created?
Well, it’s that time, again. My class on the Genesis creation stories begins next month. Accordingly, I’ve been spending time reflecting on topics that students invariably find difficult to accept. One good example is Genesis 2:4b-9. Many of us, familiar … Continue reading
The Day of Preparation – Where Did This Phrase Originate?
At the time of Jesus, there was no such Jewish term as “day of Preparation” in Jewish usage. Strangely, virtually the only time that term appears in any literature from that era, it is, for all practical purposes, only from … Continue reading
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The Biblical Basis For Marriage
The first draft of my article titled, “The Biblical Basis for Marriage” is now available. As an aside, we’ll be using this as one of the many readings in our up-and-coming Bible club discussions.
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The Bible and Male Homosexuality: It’s Not What You Think
My latest As It Is Written column is out titled, Male-Male Homosexuality. It may surprise you, but the interpretation and translation described and discussed in the column is not a surprise to biblical scholars both secular and religious. Give it … Continue reading
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