Daily Archives: October 1, 2011

Introducing Glenn Bateman

Posted on October 1, 2011 by jamesbradfordpate

Last night, I read Chapter 37 of Stephen King’s The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition.  In that chapter, we are introduced to Glenn Bateman, the crusty sociology professor. Glenn reminded me of my initial impressions of Harold Lauder (see … Continue reading →

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Psalm 44

Posted on October 1, 2011 by jamesbradfordpate

For my weekly quiet time this week, I will blog about Psalm 44.  Psalm 44 is about Israel looking back to the days when God drove out the Canaanites and planted the Israelites in the land (a story that the … Continue reading →

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Jewish Eschatology: The Messiah’s Timing

Posted on October 1, 2011 by jamesbradfordpate

I started Louis Feldman’s Jew and Gentile in the Ancient World.  I have two items, which pertain to Jewish eschatology: 1.  On page 26, Feldman states: “…we may note a Persian parallel to the motif that there will be six … Continue reading →

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