Put on your Indiana Jones Hat: Dr. John Currid Leads RTS Trip to Israel
One of my favorite films of all-time is Raiders of the Lost Ark. In addition to being one of the first of many modern “adventure” films, it raises intriguing issues regarding history and the Bible. Can we find remnants of the biblical stories in the sands of the Middle East even still today? Are there treasures of the ancient past just waiting to be discovered?
My interest in archaeological issues is why (some of) my research has focused on ancient biblical manuscripts. This field of study presents an opportunity not only to read ancient biblical texts, but also to touch them. It brings to life the lost world of … Continue reading...
RTS Panel on the Authority of Scripture at The Gospel Coalition
A couple of days ago, TGC announced on its website that professors from Reformed Theological Seminary will be participating in a couple of panel discussions during the first evening (April 8 at 5:30) of its upcoming annual conference in Orlando.
I will be participating in the first panel discussion on the authority of Scripture, moderated by Justin Taylor. I look forward to joining my RTS colleagues John Currid, Chuck Hill, and Bruce Baugus. Should be an interesting discussion that ranges from text and canon issues (Chuck and myself), to the relationships between the OT and ANE literature (Currid), to the theological and philosophical foundations for our view of the Bible … Continue reading...
Do You Really Want to Raise Your Hand? A Q&A Guide for Seminary Students
I love to interact with students in a classroom setting. One of the most interesting parts of being a professor is the real-time Q&A. It can be a lively, engaging, and informative time.
But, sometimes it isn’t. For this reason I appreciate the humorous (but true!) piece by Phillip Bethancourt. He writes:
…We all know who “that guy” is in your seminary class. He’s the one who can’t resist the opportunity to ask a question or make a comment. He’s the one trying to show he knows more than the professor, and perhaps more than the apostle Paul himself. He’s the one who thinks that your class of 40 students
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