The Authority of the Old Testament by John Bright My rating: 3 of 5 starsIn his book, John Bright masterfully explains the complex challenges the Hebrew Bible presents to Christians. He accurately identifies the core issue. How can a text rooted in ancient Israel’s specific history, covenant, and culture be authoritative? Christians are living underContinue reading “The Authority of the Old Testament: Book Review”
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Lost at School
Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them by Ross W. Greene My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book Review: How about dedicating the same energy educators use to improve academic progress to solving behavior issues among challenging students? As an educator whoContinue reading “Lost at School”
Book Review: The Dairy of a Young Girl
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank My rating: 4 of 5 stars A must-read I think Anne Frank’ diary is a must-read for various reasons. Most importantly, we tend to forget how ugly antisemitism can get. Also, it reminds us that the establishment of the state of Israel was a necessity forContinue reading “Book Review: The Dairy of a Young Girl”
The Hermit’s Cell
The Quiet Way: A Christian Path to Inner Peace by Gerhard Tersteegen My rating: 4 of 5 stars ” In the world ye shall have tribulations” :Lord Jesus, Thou saidst it of old.There dark are the desolate mountains,The night winds are cold.But Save from the storm and the tempestMy soul hath a cell;There ever, besideContinue reading “The Hermit’s Cell”
Book Review: The Messianic Hope by Michael Rydelnik
The Messianic Hope is a compelling book that makes a case for reading the Old Testament through a Messianic lens. Rydelnik argues that Messianic Prophecy is essential to a proper reading of the Hebrew Bible. Furthermore, he affirms that the hope for the Messiah is not a result of a pesher method of interpretation ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Messianic Hope by Michael Rydelnik”
Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson
Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great devotional book on Psalms. The author picks one specific verse from each Psalm and reflects on it. Most selected verses are simply joyful. However, the author sometimes reflects onContinue reading “Joy That Renews: A devotional from Psalms to refresh your life every day by Steve Akerson”
Saadia: Review
Saadia Gaon, The Earliest Hebrew Grammarian by Solomon L. Skoss My rating: 4 of 5 stars Saadia’s views introduce the first post-Masoretic stage in the development of Hebrew grammar. Skoss is an impressive grammarian himself; he digs into places where others often avoid. Moreover, It was fun to read the Judeo Arabic scattered throughout theContinue reading “Saadia: Review”
Unbelievable: Review
Keas, Michael Newton. UNBELIEVABLE: 7 Myths about the History and Future of Science and Religion. Wilmington, DE: ISI Books, 2019. A close study of the history of science shows that Science and Christianity were not at war and need not war with one another. In this book, Dr. Keas successfully debunks seven of the most prominentContinue reading “Unbelievable: Review”
Book Review: Toward an Exegetical Theology
Kaiser, Walter, C. Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching & Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1998. pp.268. $28 Most faithful exegetes of the Bible would agree that honest exegesis is essential for delineating any biblical text’s original message. This interpretive process should consider both the historical-grammatical analysis of the biblical text and its theologicalContinue reading “Book Review: Toward an Exegetical Theology”
Out of Egypt 