For many beginning students of the New Testament, looking for a commentary seems like a simple process: identify the book you’re studying, search for a commentary, and pick one. However, the reality is far from simple. With new commentaries being published every year on every book of the Bible, the student of Scripture can quickly
Read moreRemembering Larry Hurtado
This week, in remembrance of his death nearly one year ago, Lexham Press will be running a series of blog posts honoring Larry Hurtado’s legacy and contributions to biblical scholarship. The first post was focused on Christology. The second post covered Hurtado’s contributions to Markan Studies. The third post revealed Hurtado’s often overlooked work in
Read moreHow on Earth did Larry Hurtado Become a Text-Critic?
This week, in remembrance of his death nearly one year ago, Lexham Press will be running a series of blog posts honoring Larry Hurtado’s legacy and contributions to biblical scholarship. The first post was focused on Christology. The second post covered Hurtado’s contributions to Markan Studies. This third post was written by Tommy Wasserman. Many years
Read moreLarry Hurtado’s Contributions to Markan Scholarship
This week, in remembrance of his death nearly one year ago, Lexham Press will be running a series of blog posts honoring Larry Hurtado’s legacy and contributions to biblical scholarship. The first post was focused on Christology. This second post was written by Holly J. Carey. Larry W. Hurtado’s work on the study of the
Read moreChristology and Larry Hurtado’s Legacy
This week, in remembrance of his death nearly one year ago, Lexham Press will be running a series of blog posts honoring Larry Hurtado’s legacy and contributions to biblical scholarship. This first post was written by Chris Tilling. I entered the room and sat opposite Professor Larry Hurtado, who had already placed his file on
Read moreForget the Horns. Ditch the Pitchfork. What Do We Really Know about the Devil?
The original rebel of Eden is a recurring focus in New Testament theology. New Testament writers follow the Second Temple Jewish understanding of Satan’s character, authority, domain, and final destiny in transparent ways, embracing the theological mosaic assembled from disparate data points in the Old Testament. The lead villain of the New Testament went by
Read moreWhy Read New Commentaries?
Biblical commentaries are not a new phenomenon. In their more modern form, they have been around for well over 100 years, but throughout Christian history, theologians have dedicated themselves to spending time patiently working through a biblical book, considering various questions and conundrums arising from the text, and pondering its meaning for today. And no
Read moreCan the Bible and Science Complement Each Other?
There are many books about the Bible and science, but this one is different. In this book I assume that both the Bible and science are sources of knowledge. I won’t be seeking either to “correct” the Bible by using science or to “correct” science by using the Bible. My aim is to use science
Read moreMore Than Colors and Chromosomes: Why You Should Read Diverse Scholarship
I have a confession to make. In my 10+ years of higher education, I never had one Black professor. Also, in seminary and during my PhD, all my professors were men. And for most of this education, the thought hardly crossed my mind that I would benefit from engaging with scholarship from different geographic, social,
Read moreHonoring the Legacy of Donald Whitney
Spirituality is a buzzword on the current church scene in North America. A plethora of books exist that one could read in order to be enlightened in the methods of becoming more “spiritual” but not necessarily more Christlike. Sadly, many of these methods are less about Christianity than about spirituality. From labyrinth walking to mind-emptying
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