Matt Flannagan on an Hyperbolic Literal reading of the Old Testament
In response, I want to suggest that this strict, literal reading is mistaken. Reading these texts in isolation from the narrative in which they occur risks a distortion of the authors intended meaning… …In response, I want to suggest that this strict, literal reading is mistaken. Reading these texts in isolation from the narrative in [...]
In: Old Testament · Tagged with: ancient near east, biblical literalism, Matt Flannagan
Context in Scripture? Try Joseph Kelly
What? You say that buying the massive missive, Context in Scripture, may be out of your spending priorities? Well, Joseph Kelly, is taking you through it for free.
In: Criticism · Tagged with: ancient near east, context
Exploring the Lost World of Genesis One (2)
For a start, see my recent review and part one of this series. Over the next two posts, I want to look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of his argument. I would strongly recommend this book to the reader who wants to start an exploration of a literal in context approach. As I [...]
In: Book Review · Tagged with: ancient near east, Christianity, creation, creation myths, creationism, evolution, framework, genesis one, ivp-academic, John Walton, judaism, lost world of genesis one, myths, nature, religion, young earth creationism
Exploring the Lost World of Genesis One (1)
For a start, see my recent review. Over the next two posts, I want to look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of his argument. I would strongly recommend this book to the reader who wants to start an exploration of a literal in context approach. I have had a few days to think [...]
In: Book Review · Tagged with: ancient near east, Christianity, creation, creation myths, creationism, d, evolution, framework, genesis one, ivp-academic, judaism, lost world of genesis one, myths, nature, religion, young earth creationism
Book Review: The Lost World of Genesis One
Your first question is most likely, why did I ask for this book? Well, to be honest, while I was reading James McGrath’s book, The Only True God, he mentioned a connection between monotheism and the act of Creation. While I am always, at some level, a literal creationist, I find the idea of mixing [...]
In: Book Review · Tagged with: ancient near east, Christianity, creation myths, creationism, evolution, framework, genesis one, God, ivp-academic, John Walton, judaism, lost world of genesis one, myths, religion, young earth creationism
