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March 1, 2010
The Latest Biblical Studies Carnival Is Up.
Biblical Studies Carnival LI is up at Anumma. Brooke has done an extraordinary job in bringing this month’s carnival together. Abnormally, he followed the same two part approach that I used last month. So who couldn’t love this month’s carnival?...Read all of "The Latest Biblical Studies Carnival Is Up."
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February 26, 2010
Lester Grabbe To Be Honored
It feels somewhat weird to hear that a person I went to graduate school with is having a festschrift published in his honor. But so it is with Lester Grabbe. He was ahead of me and studied under William H...Read all of "Lester Grabbe To Be Honored"
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February 23, 2010
Cognate Parallels Vs Semantic Parallels
What follows is really a methodological question with a long introduction. I think it rational to question the nature of the significance of the many cognate parallel word pairs and even triplets between Biblical Hebrew and Ugaritic that Dahood gathered....Read all of "Cognate Parallels Vs Semantic Parallels"
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February 8, 2010
Bloody Interesting
I’m putting the finishing touches on the methodological note / discussion starter I’ll be presenting at the upcoming Neo-Assyrian Insights on Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible section of Western Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Tempe....Read all of "Bloody Interesting"
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February 1, 2010
Biblical Studies Carnival XLX - 1
Abnormally, I’ve divided this Biblical Studies carnival into two parts. No, not those two parts. The first part primarily draws on reader input. Every topic and most of the links came as suggestions through the regular nominating process. There were...Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival XLX - 1"
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January 31, 2010
For The Obsessive - Compulsive
I plan to post the next Biblical Studies Carnival mid afternoon tomorrow, west coast time. So you need not stay up past your bedtime tonight or get up before dawn tomorrow to read it....Read all of "For The Obsessive - Compulsive "
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January 29, 2010
Four Miscellanies Thoughts On Myth
Thought number 1: Just in time for John Hobbins’ intriguing post “There are (no) myths in the Bible,” Shirley and I completed a series of lectures by Elizabeth Vandiver on Classical Mythology. Vandiver defines myth as “Traditional stories a society...Read all of "Four Miscellanies Thoughts On Myth"
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January 27, 2010
Last Call For Carnival Tricks
Over the coming weekend I will be setting up the next Biblical Studies Carnival for posting on Monday, February 1. To insure that your favorite tricks posts are included, please submit nominations now....Read all of "Last Call For Carnival Tricks"
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January 19, 2010
Biblical Studies Carnival Next In Order Is Coming
Sometime shortly after the end of the month I plan to post the Biblical Studies Carnival next in order. Please nominate abnormally interesting posts from January. And please spread the word. The sooner I get suggestions, the easier the task...Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival Next In Order Is Coming"
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January 2, 2010
The End Of A Virtual Relationship
As I think about the demise of Jim West's blog, I can't help but think of this paragraph from Jean-Paul Sartre's tribute to Albert Camus, He and I had quarreled. A quarrel doesn't matter -- even if those who quarrel...Read all of "The End Of A Virtual Relationship"
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December 30, 2009
It's Not Going To Be A Passive Carnival
It's time for us to act. Tyler is only hosting and editing the upcoming Biblical Studies Carnival. I think that's the way it should be. So, submit your nominations ASAP. It's going to be a bit of an experiment. As...Read all of "It's Not Going To Be A Passive Carnival"
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December 27, 2009
Canonical Selection As An Obstacle To Understanding The Canonical Text
In explaining the thesis in support of his An Akkadian Lexical Companion for Biblical Hebrew, Tawil writes, The assumption behind this thesis is that Akkadian lexicography is further advanced than Hebrew lexicography. Though this may seem paradoxical, or at least...Read all of "Canonical Selection As An Obstacle To Understanding The Canonical Text"
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December 4, 2009
Who Can Interpret Dreams?
There is often a tendency in comparative studies to highlight similarities rather than contrasts. But contrasts can be abnormally interesting. They remind us that understanding depends on seeing what peoples hold in common in the light of their differences and...Read all of "Who Can Interpret Dreams?"
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December 3, 2009
A Place For Indifference
Dr. Jim discusses the future of the Society of Biblical Literature in his Thinking Shop & Tea Room. In part, he reacts to a post by April DeConick at The Forbidden Gospels in which she correctly complains about the proliferation...Read all of "A Place For Indifference"
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December 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XLVIII Is Up
Biblical Studies Carnival XLVIII is up at Clayboy and it has been up since yesterday afternoon PST. Doug Chaplin has done a great job in bringing together some 165 posts each reflecting the academic study of the Bible in the...Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival XLVIII Is Up"
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November 17, 2009
I Need Help With Certain Persons
I am looking for a continuous text in the Hebrew Bible where the grammatical subject changes from second person to third person (or the other way around) unexpectedly and with no indication that the actual subject has changed. I'm pretty...Read all of "I Need Help With Certain Persons"
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November 3, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XLVII Is Up
Kevin Scull has Biblical Studies Carnival XLVII up at Paul of Tarsus. Kevin added two important sections, one on audio and video resources and the other specifically devoted to book reviews. These are in addition to his very find compilation...Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival XLVII Is Up"
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October 28, 2009
On "Useless Sciences"
Over the last week or so, the biblioblogosphere has produced a rather amazing discussion of secular Biblical Studies. Some of this discussion has been serious; some has been humorous; some has been misguided. This discussion reminded me of Jean Bottéro's...Read all of "On "Useless Sciences""
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October 2, 2009
On Unicorns, Rhinoceros And Wild Oxen: Part 2
A while back I started what I thought would be a two part series on the issue of unicorns in the Bible. Well, today I present Part 2 of what I now think will be a three part series on...Read all of "On Unicorns, Rhinoceros And Wild Oxen: Part 2"
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October 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XLVI Is Up
This month Hebrew and Greek Reader presents the Biblical Studies Carnival. Daniel and Tonya have done a great job pulling together many abnormally interesting posts from September. And they did it from Africa. That's a first....Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival XLVI Is Up"
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September 19, 2009
Alan Lenzi And The End
of Bible and Ancient Near East. Alan Lenzi asked to be taken off the The Biblioblog Top 50 List but his request seems to have been ignored. So he's trying something a little more drastic. If the The Biblioblog Top...Read all of "Alan Lenzi And The End"
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September 15, 2009
A Prologue to Abnormal Interests
I wrote the following as a preface to my thoughts on the SBL - biblioblogger affiliation. The more I wrote the less relevant (and the more long-winded) these remarks seemed. But after rereading them, it occurred to me that there...Read all of "A Prologue to Abnormal Interests"
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September 13, 2009
The SBL - Biblioblogger Affiliation
Do I have an opinion on the budding affiliation between the Society of Biblical Literature and bibliobloggers? Yes. Oh, you want to know what it is. I am somewhat closer to Chris Heard...Read all of "The SBL - Biblioblogger Affiliation"
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September 12, 2009
Taming A Wild Idea
I'm afraid those of you who are anxiously awaiting my next post on wild oxen and unicorns will need to wait a little longer. After reviewing the many wild suggestions, some even wilder than wild oxen, for why the Hebrew...Read all of "Taming A Wild Idea"
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September 10, 2009
I Need Help With Wild Oxen And Unicorns
That is, if you can and are willing - The Dead Sea Scrolls are not one of my normal abnormal interests so I don't have easy access to all the tools that some others may have. I'm looking of any...Read all of "I Need Help With Wild Oxen And Unicorns"
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September 5, 2009
On Unicorns, Rhinoceros And Wild Oxen
Does the Bible mention unicorns? Answers in Genesis, although they are not completely sure, thinks it may and so does PZ Myers at Pharyngula. If these two even partially agree on anything, it is certainly worth looking into. The answer...Read all of "On Unicorns, Rhinoceros And Wild Oxen"
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September 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XLV
Biblical Studies Carnival XLV is up at "The Golden Rule." Michael Kok presents what he calls a Bible Theme Park, complete with a haunted house. There are even fireworks. With over 150 links, I'm sure you'll find something of abnormal...Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival XLV"
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August 19, 2009
The Many Voices of Job
In The Many Voices of Job, Loren Fisher brings together in a single volume his work on the book of Job. So far, Phyllis Trible, Baruch Levine and John B. Cobb, Jr have offered these appraisals, Loren Fisher provides a...Read all of "The Many Voices of Job"
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August 15, 2009
Let's Try A Substitution Test.
Lane Keister (I think) over at Green Baggins said the following: Let’s put it this way: everyone has lenses of some sort when they come to Scripture. No one can interpret Scripture from a completely clean slate. Let me repeat...Read all of "Let's Try A Substitution Test."
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August 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival, The Funhouse Edition, Is Up
Biblical Studies Carnival 44 is up at Dr. Jim West's place. But somehow, all the wonders of this carnival are in the fun house this month. There's the house of mirrors, the bearded lady, the 12 inch tall man and...Read all of "Biblical Studies Carnival, The Funhouse Edition, Is Up"
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Titles Only From Here On
July 26, 2009
Nothing Escapes His Heat
July 25, 2009
The Order of Things
July 11, 2009
Five Influential Primary Sources
July 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival 43 Is Up
June 26, 2009
My Impactful Five
June 13, 2009
Welcome to James Kennedy
June 10, 2009
The Omen and I
June 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival 43 Is Here
May 6, 2009
2000 Year Old Hebrew Scroll
May 2, 2009
Hebrew Origins: No New Light From A Recent Article
May 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival 41 Is Up
April 30, 2009
Not Everything Is the Result of the Exile
April 23, 2009
On Saving Words
April 17, 2009
When A Smile May Not Be Just A Smile As Time Goes By
April 12, 2009
Simon Holloway Interviewed
April 4, 2009
Should I Feel Flattered?
April 3, 2009
Friday Culture Word: *wyn(?), wine
April 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XL Is Up
March 27, 2009
Friday Culture Word: 'rgmn/purple, purple wool, tribute
March 25, 2009
The Rebel Job Revised
March 18, 2009
Hybrid Manuscripts
March 13, 2009
Goofing Around With Six Letters And A Word Divider
March 6, 2009
Friday Culture Word: tnr oven
March 1, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XXXIX Now Available
February 27, 2009
Friday Culture Word: ltk/some kind of dry measure
February 20, 2009
Friday Culture Word: h(y)kl/palace, temple
February 13, 2009
Friday Culture Word: *sndn(?)/linen(garment)
February 9, 2009
International Septuagint Day
February 8, 2009
Filling In The Blank
February 6, 2009
Friday Culture Word: ks/cup
February 5, 2009
Biblical Studies Carnival XXXVIII Is UP
January 31, 2009
Friday Saturday Culture Word: Iron
January 28, 2009
More Work and I Keep Thinking I'm Retired
January 23, 2009
Friday Culture Word: *'θpt/quiver
January 16, 2009
Friday Culture Word: *'nk/tin
January 13, 2009
Sad News
January 12, 2009
Loanwords and "Borrowability"
January 9, 2009
Friday Culture Word: 'gn/bowl
January 7, 2009
Linguistic Diversity In Pre-State Contexts
December 12, 2008
Friday Culture Word: reed > canon
December 10, 2008
References to the Reading and Writing of Kings
December 9, 2008
Loren Fisher in the Land of Purple
December 5, 2008
Friday Loanword: What is a Loanword?
December 1, 2008
Biblical Studies Carnival XXXVI is Up
November 28, 2008
Friday Loanword: šubû
November 21, 2008
Friday Loanword: šulmānu
November 15, 2008
Friday Loanword (On Saturday): šaršerru
November 7, 2008
Friday Loanword: pilku
October 31, 2008
Biblical Studies Carnival XXXV
October 25, 2008
On The Selective Use Of Linguistic Data
October 24, 2008
Friday Loanword: pūru
October 23, 2008
One More Time: Anson Rainey and Hebrew Origins
October 22, 2008
A Carnival Is Coming
October 19, 2008
Adams to Jefferson on the Ten Commandments
October 17, 2008
Friday Loanword: ṣumbu
October 10, 2008
Friday Loanword: šigāru
October 7, 2008
ICC Volumes Free Online
October 3, 2008
Friday Loanword: šaknu
October 1, 2008
John Hobbins Interviews Alan Lenzi
Biblical Studies Carnival XXXIV Is Up
September 26, 2008
Friday Loanword: nikkassu
September 19, 2008
Friday Loanword: nakkamtu
September 12, 2008
Friday Loanword: maškattu
September 5, 2008
Friday Loanword: malāḫu
August 22, 2008
Friday Loanword: maddattu
August 20, 2008
Aydin Örstan Tries His Hand at Christian Hermeneutics
August 15, 2008
Friday Loanword: libbātu
August 8, 2008
Friday Loanword: kayyamānu
August 1, 2008
Friday Loanword: kamānu
Biblical Studies Carnival XXXII is Up and Up and Up
July 25, 2008
Friday Loanword: zakakatu/zakukutu
July 19, 2008
Linguistic Dating Colloquium
July 18, 2008
Friday Loanword: asuppu
July 2, 2008
And Now Biblical Studies Carnival XXXI Is Up
July 1, 2008
Biblical Studies Carnival XXX Is Up