Daily Archives: January 28, 2017

Book Write-Up: Interpreting Apocalyptic Literature, by Richard A. Taylor

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Richard A. Taylor.  Interpreting Apocalyptic Literature: An Exegetical Handbook.  Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2016.  See here to purchase the book. Richard A. Taylor teaches Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary. Apocalyptic literature can include such features as visions, a human … Continue reading →

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Using Rabbinic Literature for the Study of the Second Temple Period

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Reblogging for this part: “Here is an example of what I mean. A Second Temple example of tithing multiple times a year is Tobit. He is described as giving a tenth to the Levites, spending a tenth in Jerusalem, a … Continue reading →

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On The Awkwardness Of Apologies

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Originally posted on Edge Induced Cohesion:
Recently a friend of mine with whom I am very active in the musical aspects of our local congregation posted a sermon given by a minister within our denomination about the subject of apologies.…

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