Daily Archives: December 27, 2014

Book Review: Michael Bird, The Gospel of the Lord (Part 2)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by jamesbradfordpate

Reading Acts Bird, Michael F. The Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2014. xiv + 393 pages, pb. $30.   Link to Eerdmans This is the second part of my … Continue reading →

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Shaman? Savior? Myth? Inkblot? — Why Christianity’s Main Man Remains So Elusive

Posted on December 27, 2014 by jamesbradfordpate

Originally posted on AwayPoint:
Was there a man behind the myths? — Three Bible scholars debate the question. To my mind, the only thing in the world duller than a graduation ceremony is a traditional wedding. Not long after finishing…

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II Chronicles 13

Posted on December 27, 2014 by jamesbradfordpate

For my blog post today about II Chronicles 13, I will adapt my notes on the chapter. In I Kings 15:1-8, King Abijah (or Abijam) of Judah is said to walk in the evil ways of his ancestors, and yet … Continue reading →

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