Matthew 7:22-23 Updated

Last updated on: September 1, 2012 at 11:10 am By James F. McGrath

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The August 2012 Biblical Studies Carnvial

Last updated on: September 1, 2012 at 9:54 am By James F. McGrath

“Look, up in the sky! Is it a bird?” “Yup.” Jim West has posted the latest Biblical studies carnival, and the first thing you see might indeed be a bird. But that is just because this month’s post has a special emphasis on Twitter. Click through to read Jim’s round up of posts, laced with his characteristic snark that you know and love. Read more

Lecture on the Book of Jonah

Last updated on: September 1, 2012 at 9:03 am By James F. McGrath

Lecture on Authorship and Sources of the Pentateuch

Last updated on: September 1, 2012 at 9:02 am By James F. McGrath

Calvin’s Prayer

Last updated on: August 31, 2012 at 9:44 am By James F. McGrath

There has been some debate about whether or not Reinhold Niebuhr composed the famous “Serenity Prayer.” But the version in this comic strip is definitely not by him. It is pure Calvin – and I don’t mean John Calvin. Read more

Pond Life – Part 5

Last updated on: August 31, 2012 at 9:34 am By James F. McGrath

This is the last of the prequel videos in the Pond Life series. Doctor Who returns tomorrow with Asylum of the Daleks! Read more

The Last Supper Restored (Amateur Edition)

Last updated on: August 31, 2012 at 8:16 am By James F. McGrath

Lexicity

Last updated on: August 30, 2012 at 11:07 pm By James F. McGrath

Thanks to Charles Jones for pointing out on the AWOL blog a great web site collecting links to useful resources related to ancient languages such as Aramaic, Syriac, Amharic/Ethiopic, Coptic, and more. It is called Lexicity. Read more

The Golden Rule with Error Adjustment

Last updated on: August 30, 2012 at 3:06 pm By James F. McGrath

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Classics Opening at Butler University

Last updated on: August 30, 2012 at 2:59 pm By James F. McGrath

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ph.D. in Classical Studies, starting August 14, 2013. Three courses per semester. We seek a generalist with expertise in Greek language, literature, and culture. The successful candidate will have an interest in further developing and expanding a small Classical Studies Program. Funds are available for developing a summer civilization course in Greece. There is some opportunity to teach Greek on all levels, but the emphasis is on culture and literature courses in translation. The position may... Read more