Claude Mariottini shares a method of sounding academic – automatically!
Polycarp shares a quote from John Calvin about “Moses’ science.” Jonathan Robinson talks about contradictions in the Bible. Chris Heard has shared two lectures on the Deuteronomistic History. Mark Goodacre shares a video of Geza Vermes. Ken Schenck shares some New Testament intersections with extracanonical literature. Rachel Evans talks about being a recovering Bible snob. Markus Cromhout raises some important questions about worship, Christology and monotheism. Art Boulet blogged about the differing accounts of the death of Judas.
Related to SBL: Karyn Traphagen is putting together a photo directory of those attending the SBL bibliobloggers’ dinner. Sean and Matt both mention papers available online. Michael Halcomb has digitized the program book and the countdown to the conference. Peter Head has some advice on technological precautions for presenters.
At a Seventh-Day Adventist university controversy has erupted over the teaching of evolution. Nelu touches on the controversy over Michael Ruse’s article about “atheist fundamentalists.” And Maggi Dawn has the latest on the Bible-burning Christians. Joseph Kelly continues the “deeply de-Christian” meme. John Wilkins shares lyrics for “More Than a Theory” (to be sung to the tune of a famous song by Boston).
Kris Komarnitsky discusses his book Doubting Jesus’ Resurrection, which he has sent me a copy of and, when things get less hectic, I will blog about.
Paul Levinson blogs about the latest episode of FlashForward, “The Gift.” And an intriguing science post asks if proof of quantum telepathy is about to be provided, accompanied by the award of the million-dollar Randi prize.