Daily Archives: January 17, 2012

Two Extremes

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

There was an insightful comment by Stephen under Rachel Held Evans’ post, The problem of biblicism.  Stephen states the following: “If one has to attend 3-4+ years of seminary and do a PhD, all the while being informally mentored by … Continue reading →

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Blackout

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

There may be an Internet black-out tomorrow (among certain sites) in protest of two controversial pieces of federal legislation: SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act, or HR3261) in the House of Representatives, and PIPA (S968) in the Senate.  There is fear … Continue reading →

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Concluding Justification and Variegated Nomism, Volume 1

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

I finished Justification and Variegated Nomism, Volume 1: The Complexities of Second Temple Judaism.  I have two items: 1.  On pages 502-503, Roland Deines says that the Pharisees viewed themselves as sanctifiers of Israel, a remnant that, like leaven, leavens … Continue reading →

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