To what does the expression ‘new heavens and a new earth’ refer in Isa 65:17? This is not a difficult question both in the terms of Isaiah’s day or in relation to the future kingdom of God. This article …
In 1 Corinthians 1:17-3:23, Paul ‘according to the wisdom given unto him’,[1] explains how he preached the gospel and taught the wisdom of God. For the next couple of ‘Analysis’ columns, the text of 1 Corinthians 1-2 will …
H. Blocher writes in regard to the creation of the first family unit in Genesis 2,
“The constitution of any real community requires that there be order; it cannot be done simply by joining together two people, but it must …
I’m writing about Jonathan Burke’s helpful historical review of ‘The Two Books’ principle (J. Burke, “The Two Books: An Early Christadelphian Exegetical Principle”, EJBI (July 2012): 37-44). I believe this is an important contribution since it addresses areas that …
The question you pose is about reading: How do we read 1 Cor 11:5 and 14:34-35?
First, while we can say that sisters were praying and prophesying ‘in ecclesia’, this presupposition of v. 5 is not an expression of permission, …
This text is used to argue that Christians should obey the Law and in particular the Sabbath law. Is this a correct reading?
(1) The statement is positive, ‘I have not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets’ and …
The following table provides a non-exhaustive list of leading writers (referred to by their commonly used name), who comment frequently on archaeology as it relates to the Bible. The ‘minimalist’ view is that archaeology provides little or no support for …
There is no doubt that Psalm 68 presents a stern challenge for the would-be expositor; the exegete A. Clarke[1] was moved to state “I know not how to undertake a comment on this Psalm: it is the …
And the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone – I will make a help meet for him. Gen 2:18 (KJV)
Like other aspects of Genesis 2 relating to gender, the woman’s designation as …
In this column we will examine the key words used in 1 Cor 1:17-3:23, highlight how the preaching of the cross was received by the wise and foolish of the world (1 Cor 1:17-31) and consider why a quotation is …
Originally the book of Revelation contained no chapter or paragraph divisions or even verse markings; they were added by translators for ease of reference. Modern readers interpret texts in a linear fashion (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) however, …
Part II of Zarley’s book is entitled ‘Messianism in the Old Testament.’ Zarley begins by describing the departure of Christianity from Judaism. In some ways this was a natural and inevitable step, but the process by which it occurred was …
In this article we will explore the idea of consensus both from a scholarly perspective and an ecclesial point of view. How much weight does scholarly consensus carry in the field of Biblical Studies and how should we use …
In Matt 28:19 we find the commission given by Jesus to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. Whilst the textual …
The presence of tradition in a faithful community has a stabilizing influence as it preserves the basic teachings of Scripture. The Apostle Paul encourages the church to, “stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word …
In Gentile times, how do we answer the question, what facilitates people coming to know more about the Bible? I am thinking of turning points in history. We might start with the invention of the printing press and the translation …
Dear Editors,
Thank you for your work in the Supplementary Discussion addressing the meaning of mesitēs (EJournal of Biblical Interpretation, Vol 6, No. 1, Jan 2012): it is an important discussion which merits this treatment.
If I may, I would …
The phrase ‘bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh’ (Gen 2:23) was used to denote a family or ‘flesh and blood’ relationship (cf. Gen 29:14; Jud 9:2; Heb 2:14). Thus, Eve was both Adam’s sibling (sister) and his …
This text says that Jesus began his public ministry at about 30 years of age. The reason seems to be based on the Levitical age for starting priestly service (1 Chron 23:2; Num 4:3, passim). Should this be an example …
Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this.
Rev 1:19 has been understood in the following way,
That “what you have seen” is the vision of chapter …
I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet.
Various options have been suggested for this ‘Day’ (the Sabbath/Passover or the Day of Judgment); however, the reference to …
H. Blocher writes in regard to the creation of the first family unit in Genesis 2, “The constitution of any real community requires that there be order; it cannot be done simply by joining together two people, but it must …
Is Solomon’s wealth a literary fiction? The Biblical account of Solomon’s wealth has been described as unrealistic in standard critical commentaries, though some express confidence that the description has a basis in historical fact. What evidence has been gathered for …
Marian Hillar is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Texas Southern University. He is not a believer. He is editor-in-chief of Essays in the Philosophy of Humanism. In his book he questions the …
Bart Ehrman is an interesting character. He is a learned and distinguished scholar, well read in biblical and early Christian studies. Originally an evangelical, he became a liberal as his studies continued and eventually lost his faith apparently due to …
The apparent tension between science and Scripture which came to prominence during the 17th century is typically identified by the trial of Galileo. However, it was scientific discoveries concerning geology and the fossil record that led to the greatest …
Sisters’ different service to the spiritual life of NT ecclesias complements the contribution of brethren and is also of symbolic significance.[1] Sisters’ silence at a conventional Christadelphian Sunday breaking of bread meeting (as also wearing a head-covering) …
The argument is made that men and women can carry out any role within the church. In support of this view it is denied that men and women enact a symbolic role in the church, i.e. it is denied …