04/16/2024

richard.hess

I cannot endorse a paper which does not follow the basic parameters. The entire abstract is more than 3 times the maximum length. Even with the bibliography discounted, it is more than twice as long. As much as I would like to recommend the abstract, I cannot endorse it for this reason.

04/16/2024

richard.hess

This sounds like an interesting comparison with an important W Semitic text.

04/16/2024

richard.hess

I think this is an interesting idea and method. I would like to learn more.

04/16/2024

richard.hess

I feel as though some of this has been done before but I think the overall thesis and methods serve as a good one.

04/16/2024

richard.hess

This sounds fascinating and worth hearing.

04/16/2024

richard.hess

This is a very creative idea. I don’t find the method convincing in terms of what the abstract indicates.

04/16/2024

richard.hess

This is a fascinating proposal. If successful , it will provide important evidence. I would like to hear it. My concern is that I don’t see indications of a strong argument in terms to new evidence.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

A fascinating sounding paper.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

Too obscure, I fear.
My first ranking was one star and somehow it turned out to be three. Hence this attempt to correct that.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

worthy of inclusion

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

Include only if there is room.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

Sounds promising. Could be put together with other papers on religious liberty.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

Not really church history. I give this a one star rating.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

Include.

04/16/2024

Michael Haykin

Does not appear to offer anything new. One star rating.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

I have had a couple of conversations with Charles about his Hosea research. He has real sense of the importance of establishing “dependence” as well as how to frame influence “influence.”

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5 stars

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5 stars

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5 stars

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5 stars. Theory heavy, but an important issue of the relationship between the authority of the teachings of Messiah and the authority of Israel’s scriptures for NT authors.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5 stars. Eclectic method. Connection broad.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5 stars. Over-reading context?

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5 stars. Seems a thematic method versus a concrete allusion.

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

Does fit with our theme. Concerned the fellow can’t spell Jeroboam, but the rest of it may be helpful

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

Might be interesting, but doesn’t fit our theme this year. At least this person is doing work in a more synthetic theme across Scripture.

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

This does get to our theme and may be a helpful conversation starter for considering simplistic embracing of “biblical texts” for political purposes. At the same time it may prompt concerns of anti-semitism.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

Interesting and has potential but I’d like to see a thesis.

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

This certainly fits into our theme and will step on some toes bringing insights not only for the West but also drawing from situations in the Global South.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

has potential. could be a good paper

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like an infomercial for Ancient Egypt and the Bible yet could be interesting paper

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

I am rather interested in this piece of research, even though it does not fit within our theme for this year. It shows engagement across the theological disciplines but is firmly rooted in new insights arising from a biblical theologian.

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

I am biased of course, but this would be a great paper in a series on political theology within the Biblical witness. It is not as engaged with the modern era, but does focus attention on the OT witness which was the focus of our call for papers.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

Proposal could be clearer; awkwardly worded at time. I also wonder about the relevance; I’ve not heard much about TM since the 1970s.

04/17/2024

glanierbcg

Sounds fine to me. Would be nice to have a more clear statement of a thesis, but I’m good with it.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

I’d be interested in hearing more, although I wonder what is new here.

04/17/2024

glanierbcg

Sounds excellent.

04/17/2024

glanierbcg

Sounds fine and will fit nicely with the other paper on the Hexapla

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

This does look at a key issue in Ecclesiastes. Although it is focused mostly on an issue within a particular book (which we have been reticent to accept in recent years) it does investigate an issue that relates to the intersection between Torah and Wisdom in general. It does not fit within our call for papers on political theology, but could fit within a general session if we have one.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

sounds like a good topic and an important message

04/17/2024

Mark Boda

This one seems to take on far too much for a single paper. I have little confidence this will result in much scholarly help.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

The opening is a bit off-putting but the topic has potential. I doubt there is anything new here but the reminder that the Spirit has given artists to the church could be helpful.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

full disclosure: I know Paul and trust his work. [I am not sure how I would have read this had the proposal been blind; it annoys me that ETS still does not do blind review.]

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

If rhetoric is language used in persuasion then what is persuasive rhetoric? The quality of the abstract might provide a hint to the quality of the paper.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

I love the topic; wish the abstract had a thesis.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

sounds like a book proposal not a 30 minute paper. Also, does not follow instructions for an abstract.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

i am interested in hearing more

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

ovine? Had to look that one up. This is an ambitious project but could have potential

04/17/2024

jenbjones

Sounds potentially interesting. I agree that a clearer thesis would be helpful.

04/17/2024

jenbjones

Well thought out proposal on an interesting topic.

04/17/2024

jenbjones

Solid proposal dealing at a higher conceptual level than we often have. John’s work is always interesting and this sounds like it will be as well.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

History certainly shows the practice of confession and the “trifold sequence” in corporate worship, but I don’t think the NT does. Hence, while it may be a helpful element, it is hard to argue that it is an essential one.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Would be interesting to hear him make his case.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Perhaps belongs better in another section? e.g., Practical Theology, Spiritual Formation

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Interesting idea, but not sure it breaks any new ground.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Seems of a philosophical bent perhaps more suited to another section. Don’t see “Bible” entering in too much.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

There seems to be little “Bible” involved, therefore of less interest to our section.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

I always appreciate Matthew’s contributions, and this looks like an interesting, important, and practical study.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

I’m not sure the co-author’s name would fit in the program or on a nametag!! 🙂

Not sure this breaks any new ground.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

See comment on other instance of this proposal. However, given the professor’s strong endorsement, and in view of encouraging more diversity and international involvement, perhaps we should consider this one.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

His point is well taken, but not to the extent that we want to “correct scriptural exegesis towards closer alignment with popular, commonplace Christian practice”!

04/17/2024

ronald.man

The insistence on the “nature of worship” as having “the proper heart posture before God” is certainly not a new idea, though bringing “stiff-necked” into the discussion may be.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

I think this is a particularly relevant topic in our day.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

Seems a very ambitious project. I am not convinced this is a 25-30 minute presentation.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

I wish there was a thesis. The quality of the abstract does not give me great confidence in the quality of the paper.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

I love and support the inclusion of this paper on the program but not in our session. Papers by committee members are “frowned upon” by the executive committee.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

not really a fit for our section.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

not a fit for our section

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Do we accept previously published papers??

If you want to see the whole paper: https://swbts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Worship-and-Spiritual-Transformation.pdf

Not sure this breaks any new ground.

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

student submissions require a faculty recommendation

04/17/2024

glenn.kreider

not a fit for our section. I’m tempted to change my rating for this type of submission to the lowest possible; shouldn’t basic reading of instructions be assumed?

04/17/2024

ronald.man

This would certainly add something new to our discussions, and be in line with the conference theme of “Global Christianity.”

04/17/2024

ronald.man

This is a very relevant topic.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Seems like a very relevant and timely study.

04/17/2024

Martin Klauber

Great topic – fits in well with the invited session’s theme on pastoral care.

04/17/2024

Martin Klauber

Great topic – I would recommend

04/17/2024

ronald.man

This is another very relevant topic.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

This is a laudable goal, and it would be interesting to see what “practical strategies and actionable steps” he proposes.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

An interesting concept, but the implication that textual study and authority is somehow out of step is a bridge too far.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

An interesting and relevant topic, with a strong recommendation from Matthew.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Not sure how much biblical content will be involved here.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

His view is based on patristic and other historical grounds (as well as theological), but I’m not sure there is sufficient scriptural warrant for what he suggests.

04/17/2024

ronald.man

Interesting, but perhaps better for another section. Would prefer a biblical argument over a Tolkien argument!

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This is interesting, though I wonder if it might be a better fit in a practical theology session since it address the intramural counseling debate primarily and the doctrine of Scripture more secondarily.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Last year’s paper was good and I know that he is drawing others together for a special journal issue on this topic. This could be a strong paper that addresses a core issue related to inerrancy.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

x

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

It wonder if this doesn’t confuse to some extent inspiration and illumination. At least I would have liked to have seen a discussion of the role of illumination since the issue raised is over interpretation not the production of the text itself.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This looks like a very good paper for our unit.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This paper is a good fit and seeing an engagement with Webster’s work would be welcome.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

This is an important book, worthy of close examination.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

The abstract is thin on specifics. It doesn’t cite any of the recent readings that are deficient, give the glosses that are in mind which are deficient, or any examples of the application heavy approaches that miss the relevant contextual clues. It also lacks a clear thesis as to what understanding of the term will be offered as a result of the outlined study.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Although Webb’s work is well known, the abstract does not mention addressing any critiques of Webb’s hermeneutic before making use of it in this context.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Worthy topic

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Wonderful proposal. Is Method the best session?

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This is an intriguing paper on texts that are often only situated eschatologically. The engagement with Israeli and Palestinian situated interpretations fits nicely within this year’s theme.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Worthy topic

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Interesting

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Very ambitious paper

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Excellent topic for our session

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This paper does not address the annual theme in any significant way.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Looks promising

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This looks like a sober assessment of the existing data on scribal culture and its implications for Israel’s scribal potential in the early biblical period.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This looks like an excellent study that is well connected to the literature.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Certainly a current issue.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Intriguing topic

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Given the author’s dissertation work in Deuteronomy he is well situated to pursue this study. It would have been nice to have more information on the methodology for determining Deuteronomy’s reflection of Gen–Num in the abstract.

04/17/2024

kenneth.keathley

Fantastic topic. Does it fit well with Method?

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

It is unclear how this paper is connected this year’s theme.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This is a classic issue in interpretation of the law. It would have been good to see more of a connection to the literature in the abstract, but the suggested approach is worth exploration.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This looks like a good study that engages a significant and challenging theological question.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

I’m not sure the ETS crowd would be all that interested in this topic.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

The abstract is thin and lacks a clear thesis of what the paper will ultimately argue or how it adds to the existing literature on the topic.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

Somewhat interesting and certainly well researched, but the conclusion seems obvious: read according to history and language/socio-linguistics.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

mid

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

Interesting topic. It feels a little outdated but I think it could be helpful to hear someone bring research on typology and allegory together in one place.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

Sounds like it is well done, but I’m not sure people would be interested in such a specific study of one person.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Although the abstract clearly delineates the proposed exodus patterns in Genesis, there is no methodological discussion of why these early events should be read as types or of any indications in either Exodus or the latter prophets that the exodus was presented in light of these earlier stories (e.g. allusion, echo, etc.). The idea is very interesting, but the abstract is weak with regards to methodology.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

Good recommendation from the sponsoring prof.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

Very well done. Specific, tight thesis, deals with a textual issue.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5. This is a thoughtful proposal about a difficult passage. The expected conclusion anticipates removing all problems, which seems too optomistic.

04/17/2024

Patrick Schreiner

I was a little unsure of what was happening in this one.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This is a very interesting approach to a classic problem. His recent publication on Hag 2 utilizing valency suggests that this has good potential to be a robust paper.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5. Clear, controlled, interesting.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

4 of 5. This looks like it has potential, though the proposal does not spell out the biblical connections that will help.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

5 of 5. Clear, good evidence. Promising.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5. This is an important subject. Promising anticipated conclusion.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5. This looks like it has potential. Yet, it is unclear from the proposal what the larger implications are if the results are positive.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5. Potential, but loose methodology.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

2 of 5 (I would vote 2.5 if I could). The topic has potential and is interesting. However, it is not clear that this has an adequate goal of working with the biblical text.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

3 of 5. The strength of this proposal is the proposal progression in the narrative. But because it is focused on Saul the proposal only mentions one of three Saul killed 1k vs. David 10k, this makes it seem selective in evaluating evidence. This topic focused on the book of Samuel seems like it could have more promise to then focus on music and Saul.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

2 of 5. The general idea is useful. But over-reading Persian art. Rejoicing at tabernacles in Neh 8:9 seems like obedience to Deut 16:14 not the sculptures on the stairway at Persepolis.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

2 of 5. The proposal is very broad and it is not clear if there is adequate evidence to support the proposal. Killing a lion like the Assyrian royal lion hunt?

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

1 of 5. The proposal does not seem to have a thesis in mind.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

1 of 5. Too broad, and thematic.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

2 of 5. Interesting premise. The methods seem to take center-stage over the text.

04/17/2024

gary.schnittjer

1 of 5. Thematic. If text-based, it could be interesting.

04/17/2024

brian.toews

Looks pretty interesting, though I think he’ll have a hard time convincing me that the psalms are sequential somehow.

04/17/2024

brian.toews

Not enough here – especially his plan to “integrate and synthesize.”

04/17/2024

brian.toews

A bit confusing.

04/17/2024

brian.toews

Does he need all the discussion about the verbal system to get to his topic that Ps 8 expands the scope ….?

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This has potential, but it is unclear what is meant by constructing a biblical theology in the context of the proposal.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This is an interesting suggestion and one that merits a hearing at the annual meeting.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Interpretation of Song is a perennial issue. The suggestion of a wisdom reading is not new. It would have been good to have more engagement with the literature in the abstract to better situate the proposal.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

It is unclear from the abstract how the text indicates that Daniel and friends relied on Josiah’s reform as a foundation for their trust in God. The historical situation is clear but literary links to this interpretation are missing from the abstract.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

The equation of dust (עפר) in Gen 2 to clay (חמר) elsewhere and then definitive assertion of theophany as the means of creation seems contrived and not sufficiently grounded in the textual details. There may be something to the idea that is worth exploration, but the abstract is not sufficiently developed to warrant placement in the program.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This looks like a thoughtful interdisciplinary investigation of a perennial issues in the interpretation of Chronicles.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This looks like a strong paper. My only concern is the ability to address the entirety of the thesis in the time alloted for a paper at the annual meeting.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This should be an excellent paper on an important topic.

04/17/2024

Garry Graves

Is this primarily a book review? Appears a bit ambitious.

04/17/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This paper would be better suited for a practical theology session, or a homiletics session.

04/17/2024

Garry Graves

An America First theme fits well with the first step in the Great Commission. Could be interesting.

04/18/2024

christopher.ansberry

While this proposal raises many questions (e.g., the concept of the absurd (Camus?), the eschatological perspective of the frame narrator, etc.), it pairs well with some of the other proposals in the section and possesses the promise for constructive development and discussion.

04/18/2024

christopher.ansberry

This is an excellent proposal that promises to bring clarity and theological precision to creation theology in Ecclesiastes.

04/18/2024

christopher.ansberry

This is a solid proposal that promises to bring hermeneutical and thematic clarity to Ecclesiastes through Qohelet’s contested persona.

04/18/2024

christopher.ansberry

This is an interesting proposal that is attentive to some of the key metaphors in the Song. The distinction between patricentrism and egalitarianism remains unclear to me. And the presumed hierarchy within a patricentric model is confusing to me. Nonetheless, I would welcome this paper.

04/18/2024

christopher.ansberry

This is an interesting proposal that uses Isaiah 28 and its discourse on farming techniques as a lens through which to evaluate general revelation in wisdom literature. But it lacks an awareness of certain theological concepts (order in creation and its implications), key texts in wisdom literature that serve as points of reference, and agricultural wisdom from the ancient world (e.g., Gezer tablet, The Farmer’s Instruction, etc.).

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Interesting approach with strong recommendation.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Timely and important.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Needs more focus.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Doesn’t demonstrate rigorous scholarly engagement. Not sure what this adds.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Interesting approach to the topic. A little concerning that the recommender didn’t read the paper and also hasn’t read any longer work by the author.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Interesting approach to interact with a specific book to draw out and analyze these themes.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Interesting and thorough in approach.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Promising approach to utilize Bonhoeffer’s thinking for a contemporary ethical challenge.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Interesting approach, but not as groundbreaking as some other proposals seem potentially to be.

04/18/2024

jwshatzer

Helpful to define “human-centered,” but needs a bit more focus, I think.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

This is nice close reading of the text with an interesting suggestion both in terms of understanding the Hebrew and the text’s overall role in the book.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Interesting topic that is not often discussed.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

We have a relative dearth of work on Chronicles in the OT sections each year. It would be good to have a strong paper like this one included in the program.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Solid proposal on a common topic, but with the advantage of applying a method that may help clarify the uses of these phrases.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Clear approach to a classic problem.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

The proposal is interesting and timely, but the omission of Zehnder’s The Bible and Immigration (2021) and his prior work Umgang mit Fremden in Israel und Assyrien is significant.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

Looks like an excellent paper.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

It’s unclear what this paper would contribute beyond the survey.

04/18/2024

jmichaelthigpen

The breadth of the proposed paper is too much for a paper. This feels like a one paper distillation of a much larger work. It would be good if it were presented over time with individual papers focusing on narrow groups of devices.

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

looks very optimistic. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

not a clear thesis. Not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like a very ambitious project. Not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

nice proposal. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

not clear what the thesis is.

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

looks interesting but I don’t see a clear thesis

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic but I am not sure what the thesis is. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

student proposals must have professor endorsement

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic and good proposal

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

Proposal could have been clearer. not a fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like a very ambitious project. not a good fit for our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like a very ambitious project.

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

correlation is not necessarily causation. I am not impressed by the proposal. It does not fit our section

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

i like this one and it fits our section

04/18/2024

Brian Gault

Excellent! Bradley has done much thinking about Ecclesiastes, and this looks to be another fine paper.

04/18/2024

Brian Gault

This proposal is coherent and clearly written, evaluating possible reasons for Qoheleth’s shifting perspectives.

04/18/2024

Brian Gault

This proposal lacks coherence, argumentation and supporting evidence.

04/18/2024

Brian Gault

While the topic is trendy, reading the Song through a patricentric lens appears to be motivated by issues outside the text, without adequate explanation of what is in the text.

04/18/2024

Brian Gault

Although I’m not sure there is much new here, this proposal best aligns with others on Ecclesiastes.

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

looks very ambitious for a 30 minute paper

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

seems to be making sweeping claims

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

highly ambitious

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic and its global focus fits the theme

04/18/2024

glenn.kreider

I wonder how many “progressives” have read Gutierrez. correlation is not causation

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

The topic is coherent and clear. This is a Baptist topic; in years past we have been overwhelmed with Baptist papers. I do not think we’re in that boat this year (though I have not looked ahead).
The thesis is not that explicit, but there is one.
The paper could fit our session if other papers like it emerge.

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

Another excellent abstract by our old friend, Ken. It is thorough, breaks new ground, and is a paper that coincides with ETS’s theme this year. If not with us, the paper should be on the program somewhere.
I would be open to having Ken present for us again this year (last time he presented with us was in 2021).

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

A very good abstract and topic. This paper explores ground that I am not that familiar with; I would like to see more on Schlatter after being exposed to him in graduate school. The paper is more historical theology than church history (which is welcome).
In general, the topic fits with CHT since 1700. I think this paper should be somewhere on the program.

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

This is a solid topic on Edwards, yet this work has been done. It would have been helpful had the abstract noted what is unique about his interpretation of the Protestant nature of JE on justification vis-a-vis others who have argued the same.
Topic fits with our group, CHT since 1700.

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

The abstract flies high over the details, which is a drawback. I felt better once I saw who the author is. Myk Habets is a systematician who has done good work on pneumatology and historical theology. My guess is that this work is a historical theological prequel to constructive soteriology that will prominently feature theosis. With its historical orientation in the last half century, it fits within our section CHT since 1700. If we do not take this, it should appear on the program.

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

A dense and well-articulated abstract that breaks new ground. This will be a great paper. It fits with our group and should be on the program if we do not pick it up.

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

I like this topic; Barnes was widely influential and not much work is done on him. This paper would fit with our section. It should appear on the ETS program.

04/18/2024

robert.caldwelliii

This looks like it will be a great paper. I want to hear it!

04/18/2024

m.haddad

Sounds like the paper will cover quite a lot of ground.

04/18/2024

m.haddad

What a fascinating approach.

04/18/2024

m.haddad

Such a creative approach. Thank you.

04/18/2024

m.haddad

Looking forward to hearing this paper, and praying we can!

04/18/2024

m.haddad

Exciting proposal. A fascinating approach to women’s leadership memorialized in Scripture against women’s contributions ignored and thinned in later centuries. As Craig Keener and others suggestion, Scripture elevates women unlike any text from antiquity.

04/18/2024

m.haddad

A history that needs telling, to be sure.

04/18/2024

m.haddad

This should be a book!

04/18/2024

m.haddad

Unity is certainly prized by the NT as a worthy goal and one well worth pursuing. A great topic to consider! Yet, the approach here might articulate a clearer structure or trajectory in attaining unity, and testing/determining whether it has been achieved.

04/18/2024

m.haddad

This paper seeks to reexamine the meaning of head through revisiting the “literal and figurative” concepts of kephale for women and men and its implications for egalitarian and complementarians. It is not especially how this approach is unique?

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

A lot to put into one short paper, but good premise and content

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

Would have been helpful to included specific ‘clothed in Christ’ verses as most of them are ethical in context – walking in love, etc.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

Good practical connections to contemporary gender issues in the church.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

A well-worn debate, but it might offer a clear view of the exegetical field, and it would be interesting to see where he lands.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

Great biblical and practical topic. It would be helpful to also discuss examples from within church history to demonstrate the significance, success, and necessity of this role.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

Interesting proposal, bringing to light the hidden role of women in the abolition of slavery.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

Very interesting historical topic.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

A very significant but generally overlooked verse. Excellent for inclusion of women as followers of Jesus, the Rabbi.

04/19/2024

adesolaakala

The proposal has raised important questions, but the approach seems to be more conversational than academic. A clear framework is needed, and possibly references to works that have tackled this issue of unity and finding common ground.

04/19/2024

bsmith016

I heard this paper at the SW regional and it was excellent. I believe he wont the paper prize too.

04/19/2024

bsmith016

I heard this paper at the SW regional and it was excellent. I believe he won the paper prize too.

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Not an entirely outdated proposal, but not very interesting among the proposals

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Pick one, Patrick. 🙂

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Might be interesting

04/19/2024

bsmith016

I like Alexander’s work but I don’t think this is interesting or unique enough

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Might be interesting

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Would be interested to hear this one

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Good

04/19/2024

bsmith016

Thesis doesn’t feel settled to me but could be interesting if executed

04/19/2024

Greg Forster

Apparently “comment cannot be blank” so I’m putting this here.

04/19/2024

Greg Forster

Apparently “comment cannot be blank” so I’m putting this here.

04/19/2024

Greg Forster

Apparently “comment cannot be blank” so I’m putting this here.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

Until the last sentence of the proposal I was going to give this a lower rating. My fear is that there is an OT Theology gloss being applied to what is otherwise a straight Hosea paper. But if the last sentence becomes key then it could be OK.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

Not a great thematic fit but does seem to be trying to integrate material in a helpful way.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

It moves towards our theme, and to the extent that Esther is often marginalized in OT Theology I would like to have it represented. But I am worried about positive / negative binary.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

Fits theme well and draws in a range of materials. Only concern is that it might be trying to do too much in one paper.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

There’s lots here that definitely could be interesting, especially given Heiser’s views on systematic theology, but its not really on theme.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

Looks like a strong proposal that is grounded in the text but explores them from a synthetic theological perspective.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

Not on topic, but a potentially interesting paper, but would only include if we don’t have enough on topic.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

Far too much for a single paper, and I am not convinced that it is offering OT Theology.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

It would be stronger if the proposal drew out the political implications of the proposal more directly, but this has potential.

04/19/2024

dgfirth

The paper itself seems fine, but this is surely not the right place for it – not sure how this contribute to OT Theology beyond the exegesis of a specific passage and it does not address the theme.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic. proposal seems hard to fit into 30 minute paper

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

seems largely to repeat what has been done. Not sure what is new

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

nice proposal and important topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic, poorly written proposal does not give confidence in the quality of the paper

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like an interesting paper

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

I recommend the other paper be accepted and not this one

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like an overly ambitious topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

seems overly optimistic and slightly polarizing

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

nice proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

An important topic, but I’m not sure ETS is the best venue

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

an interesting and important topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

If the paper intends to provide a new definition, I think it should be in the thesis.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

yes

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

what is the thesis?

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

looks like an interesting topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

could have potential

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

The proposal appears overly ambitious

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

thesis?

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

odd to criticize an historian for not being a biblical scholar

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

due to the ongoing influence of Sproul’s book, perhaps a critical interaction is appropriate

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

not sure what is new here

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

I’d love to hear more

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

an important topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

accept the other paper and reject this one

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

I’m confused by some of this

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

accept this one and reject the other

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

reject this one in favor of the other

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

what is the thesis?

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good topic.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

accept the other paper

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

excellent proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

not convinced

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

an important topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

well written proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

reject this one in favor of the other

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

has good potential

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good abstract

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

not clear what the thesis is

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

the abstract could be clearer; I’m not completely sure what is being asserted

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

i’d love to hear more

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

the paper promises survey

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

proposal could be clearer

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

not clear what the thesis is

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal from a senior scholar

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

I’d love to hear more

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

accept the other proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

an important topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

overly simplistic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

could be clearer

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

I’m confused

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

proposal could be clearer

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting. good proposal

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

A substantive look at a significant current issue.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good topic although the proposal seems very ambitious

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

has potential

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

could be a good paper

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Looks interesting; the abstract could be sharpened a bit.

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Well constructed, though it doesn’t indicate what scholarly sources it will engage. Should be in the program.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

excellent proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

full disclosure (in case it’s not clear): this is from my student

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

i like it

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Likely too broad to do justice to all of the issues raised, but an important engagement, and worth including if focused.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

I wish the proposal went further

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

another full disclosure: Keith is my student. He does excellent work and has presented several times at both regional and national ETS

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

a lot of information in this proposal

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

An important topic to address at ETS, but the abstract is very basic and doesn’t indicate with whom the author will engage.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

an important topic

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

not seeing anything new here

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Excellent acquaintance with the secondary literature
Excellent support even from Augustine’s lesser known works
Adequate enunciation of proposal thesis

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

pretty optimistic in scope

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

not clear how this will work

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

interesting proposal

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Could be interesting, though it suffers from the problem of painting evangelicalism with much too broad a brush. Also, the ‘recommendation’ is not sufficient to instill confidence in the paper.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

proposal could be clearer

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

This looks interesting and compelling.

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

excellent proposal

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Good statement of thesis
Important topic in South Asian context
Well-developed argument
Undeveloped interaction with secondary literature

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

accept the other one

04/19/2024

glenn.kreider

good proposal

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Interesting and fresh approach to the question of polity and where it belongs.

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Imprecise proposal thesis
Little interaction with secondary literature beyond Rutledge
Interesting and pertinent topic

04/19/2024

Bryan Murawski

I’m a bit concerned that the recommending supervisor has not read the paper according to his statement.

04/19/2024

Bryan Murawski

I agree with Gary’s assessment regarding the lack of clear indication of a concrete allusion. It looks like he’s got a clear method and thesis though.

04/19/2024

Bryan Murawski

I’m pleased with the recommendation from DeRouchie.

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Solid paper and should be included in our program on global evangelicalism.

04/19/2024

Bryan Murawski

Some concern that the recommendation focuses on the student more than the paper. No clearly discernable method and also quite a few additional allusions thrown in there at the end.

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Clear thesis and argument
Excellent interaction with other positions
Clear biblical and theological argumentation

04/19/2024

Bryan Murawski

Solid recommendation, full membership status probable by ETS, and good topic.

04/19/2024

Ken Magnuson

Looks like a strong presentation (even though I’d quibble with several fine points), and I like seeing engagement with standard topics in ethics alongside more ‘cutting edge’ topics.

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Proposal from world class theologian
Interesting and pertinent topic
Clear theological argumentation

04/19/2024

Bryan Murawski

Intriguing premise.

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Clear thesis
Interesting and pertinent topic
Clear theological argumentation

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Clear thesis
Little interaction with secondary literature
Interesting topic

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Adequate thesis
Little interaction with secondary literature
Ambiguous biblical and theological argumentation

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Limited interaction with secondary literature
Adequate proposal thesis
Interesting topic

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Clear thesis and argument
Excellent acquaintance with the secondary literature
Interesting and pertinent topic

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Confusing thesis and argumentation
Good acquaintance with the secondary literature

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

For our section, this could be a helpful book-level BT paper w/ theological implications.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Substance here, but trying to do quite a lot.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

May be a good exegetical & intertextual focus for the open section.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Seems substantive enough for an ETS paper, but trying to pull together a host of threads. Perhaps not a good fit for the BT session.

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Certainly a bold and pertinent idea
Unfortunately, it strikes me less as a theological proposal and more as a roadmap for racial recommendation–which, btw, is a good thing. And it almost reads as a promotion for Restory Us Travel Seminar.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Could be promising, but could also fail to land.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Substantive enough for the program. I’m not sure there is enough methodological precision here to be able to land the sweeping assessments he’s wanting to make about the prophetic arrangement.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Looks interesting. If the focus here is exegetical (rather than surveying scholarship), it could work for the BT session (also strong reccs from Porter & Boda).

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Clear thesis and argument
Seems to be a classic restatement of compatibilism and the decree against recent antagonists
I wish I saw something unique

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Interesting topic, but perhaps more at home in an open section.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Perhaps a better fit in a Systematic Theology or Ecclesiology open section.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Could work for the conference. For our group, its scope may be too broad for a single presentation.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

The topic is fine but the thesis seems very basic (perhaps too inductive w/o a clear sense of what this study contributes to).

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Unclear thesis
I wish the proposal had given us a hint of the argument
Interesting and pertinent topic

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Looks like an interesting topic (the thesis is perhaps still a little broad).

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

This could be interesting, exploring a question prompted by John’s Gospel as a whole but probing a particular exegetical issue. Has a clear focus.

04/19/2024

paul.thorsell

Murky thesis but clear argument
Little interaction with secondary literature except for Owen and Vermigli
Interesting and pertinent topic

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Looks like an interesting exploration of the method question w/ a clear focus. Could complement our session, especially if some of the other papers have a Gospels orientation.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

I’m unsure about the stated method here.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Looks like substantive enough for the conference; though, this tracks really closely with our papers from last year’s open session.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Maybe more at home in SYSTH. But also, several of the statements here are imprecise formulations.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

I may be wrong, but this reads like the prompt for a class project. I’m not sure it’s going to be ready for an ETS presentation.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Substance here, but the parallels being drawn are quite well-established and also general. Perhaps not focused enough for our group?

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Looks like there’s enough substance here for an ETS paper, but it looks to focus exclusively on the historical comparative work in 2TJ. I’m not sure his abstract draws a strong enough connection to Revelation/NT theology to be a good fit for the BT group.

04/19/2024

ched.spellman

Looks interesting, but more at home in a SYSTH open section (or contemporary historical theoogy).

04/19/2024

martin.culy

Not a good fit.

04/19/2024

martin.culy

Appears to be a rigorous analysis of an issue that might impact how a challenging passage is understood.

04/19/2024

martin.culy

Looks very solid to me and is right in line with the purpose of the NTGLE.

04/19/2024

martin.culy

Sounds intriguing. Although not a typical presentation for the NTGLE, applying linguistic analysis to the GNT to address questions of intention certainly fits with our focus.

04/20/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The abstract is clear, but the paper falls a little outside the central focus of this section. A paper on Gospel harmonization is better placed in a general New Testament section or a section on the Gospels rather than a section specifically dedicated to Luke-Acts. The paper also appears to place argumentative weight on what Luke does not say and thus explicitly admits to making an argument from silence.

04/20/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The abstract is clear, but the paper falls a little outside the central focus of this section. A paper on Gospel harmonization is better placed in a general New Testament section or a section on the Gospels rather than a section specifically dedicated to Luke-Acts. The paper also appears to place argumentative weight on what Luke does not say and thus explicitly admits to making an argument from silence.

04/20/2024

milesvictor.vanpelt

Paper is ST not BT.

04/20/2024

nblake.hearson

An interesting topic but is very general with respect to what will be done with the Hebrew term.

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

This might be a good paper for another session, if not for ours.

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

Looks good. I would like to hear this paper.

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

Clear description of what looks like a worthwhile topic. It is in many ways complementary to Patrick’s other proposal, and it might be best to use one or the other in the open session.

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

This is no doubt helpful in view of modern discussions of hermeneutics, but I am not sure it will interest most of our potential attenders.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fit

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

ok

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

invited

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

I would listen to this, because of my interest in Revelation, but it seems a bit abstract.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fit

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fit

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

Good proposal. A helpful topic and some new (to me) thoughts on it.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fit

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine for medieval section

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fit

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fit

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

I would be interested to learn more about Delitzch, but his approach to Isaiah, not so much.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine, new area for us

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

Invited paper

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine for medieval sectional

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

A straight-forward (and not flashy) proposal by a mature NT scholar with a good track record for scholarship

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

This looks like a practical and helpful approach to this issue.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

ok

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

This looks good, and a study of a specific text would complement the other proposals.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

ok

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

ok

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

ok

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

The topic is of some interest to me because of my interest in 1 Corinthians. But it is a student paper and the recommender has not read the paper and admits that it is a “rather sparse proposal.”

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine for medieval sectional

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

could go in a NT session

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine, somewhat basic

04/20/2024

wedward.glenny

This paper has merit, and could be interesting. It could also be basic and not have much new to offer.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

ffine, maybe for medieval sectional?

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine, maybe we need a misson/evangelism section as well

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

Two considerations for accepting this paper proposal. First, most (evangelical) scholars have not found a place within Paul’s three missionary journeys for the gospel to have come to Crete and so use this as one of the key evidences that the apostle engaged in a “Fourth” missionary journey after being initially exiled by Nero. This paper offers a different interpretation of events. Second, Frank is a seasoned scholar with a demonstrated track record of excellent work.

04/20/2024

glen.thompson

fine

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

Positive: An interesting proposal that appears to break new ground.
Negative: A student paper (though with a strong recommendation)

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

It is hard to judge the quality of this paper. The topic is certainly one that will catch people’s attention but it is not so clear from the proposal that it will offer much that is new. I do not know the scholar and so it is impossible for me to judge the likely quality of this paper.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

This paper is “preaching to the choir” and thus not likely to have a significant impact.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

The topic is of interest to me because of my extensive writing on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, as well as my work on epistolary analysis. My interpretation of this issue differs from this proposal. In fact, I believe that the case for multiple authorship or the contribution of Silas and Timothy in these letters is very weak. And it has been made on more than one occasion by others. Thus my admittedly biased opinion is to not accept this proposal.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

I like the topic a lot and thus find the proposal interesting. However, it is not clear if it will offer an explanation to the problem of Luke’s silence about the collection that is in any substantive way new.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

Despite my interest in 1 Corinthians and Paul’s letter openings, this proposal does not offer any insightful reflections beyond what is already quite obvious from the text. Furthermore, the broad goal of trying “to pinpoint the center of 1 Corinthians” based on topics (cross, holiness and unity) itself is problematic.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

It is impossible for me to discern from this brief abstract the likely quality of the paper to be given. If any on the steering committee have confidence in the previous academic work of the presenter, then this proposal might be worthy of consideration. If not, there is not much new in the proposal.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

The three marks of a true church advocated by Reformed churches ought to be viewed from the specific historical setting of its day–not Paul’s first-century letter to Corinth. This proposal also seems focused less on understanding 1 Corinthians better than in proving the “dominant Protestant paradigm of the Reformation marks” wrong.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

The topic is a controversial one and thus likely to draw interest. However, the proposed alternative reading of the key preposition ‘dia’ seems highly questionable. And has this alternative reading never been proposed before? Gurry has done competent work in textual studies, but I don’t know any work his done outside this field. And to what degree does he feel Gruden (also at Phoenix Seminary but retired) looking over his shoulder? Wiser folks on this steering committee will have to decide on this proposal.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

The presenter is more of an apologist than a NT scholar (see website for Institute for Religous Research) and this seems reflected in this paper proposal.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

No clear thesis. Proposal lacks academic rigor.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

I do not find the proposal very interesting or compelling.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

The proposal is too narrowly focused on Mathew Bates’ works which do not seem “influential” enough to create much interest in this topic.

04/20/2024

jeffreya.weima

There remain significant problems with the starting point of this proposal, namely, that the “I” in Rom 7 “does refer to Paul and key aspects of Paul’s Christian experience.” Furthermore, grammatical appeals to Rev 5:7 for understanding Paul’s use in Rom 7 of the perfect participle are methodologically problematic.

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

This looks like a very promising and fruitful topic, both in terms of its target passages and the scope of its broader hermeneutical metholodlogy

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

This is a tougher call for me. I know Amber quite well, and she is an enthusiastic, energetic speaker (which could provide a welcome breath of fresh air to any session!).
Personally, I am not as enamored with orality or human memory as bases or significant factors in scriptural revelation, though I am aware that this seemingly is a topic du jour in N.T. studies. As such, it could spark some interesting group conversation. The paper could also exemplify the more widely regarded categories of Richard Hays in practice.

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

As one unfamiliar with SFL coherence, I feel under-equipped to comment as evaluator of the methodology espoused. But, like Gary and Bryan, this sounds theory-laden without a specifically targeted case study.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

creative. connects directly with conference theme

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

timely topic for current cancel culture. An instructive foray into Korean evangelicalism.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

Textual, specific, and tied to conference theme.

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

Though I find the premise very intriguing, I have some concerns about the methodology underlying and informing the study. In particular, I find the expression “the canonical capstone to Israel’s story.” It strikes me as a conflation of paradigms. I understand referring to 2 Crhon. 36 or Revelation 20–22 as canonical capstone, or even the great commission as a “canonical capstone to Matthew.” But for a storyline narrative that continues into Acts, I think that “canonical capstone is inapt.” I do not think that this conflation is superficial, but probably a systemic issue.

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

I could be persuaded to rank this as a three-star rather than a four-star. I am not sure how the technical term “dynamic analogies” informs this study, and his description of the term is not perspicuous. But I gave it four stars simply because works on 2 Peter and intertextuality (other than with Jude) are fairly unexplored regions in biblical scholarship.

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

This looks like a fascinating study. I’m not sure about authorial intentionality on Mark’s part, or whether this is a correlation seen (midrashically?) by the reader. But I would like to be convinced of the former, if he can warrant it from the text.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

sounds a bit diffuse and elementary

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

clearly written, focused, insightful

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

Abstract needs more specifics

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

promising topic, but more specific examples from Ephesians should be given.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I want more convincing that this is not a superficial synthesis of others’ views

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

I too have reservations about his reading of Gal. 3:8. More pointedly I cannot tell if his saying (two times) that “Abraham did not see [inclusion of gentiles]” as a statement about an anachronistic historical phenomenon (was Abraham a Jew or a gentile?), or that Abraham didn’t even envision that as a future promise.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

specific, relevant

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

specific, interesting, well-written

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

timely critique of flawed model

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

specific, text-bound, related to conference theme

04/20/2024

raymond.lubeck

We can certainly all recognize the challenge of Paul’s vocabulary and flow of rhetoric in 1 Timothy. So I’m sanguine about gaining some clarity. But I am not sold on the presumed premise that Paul is combatting false teaching in Ephesus. Of all N.T. churches, the Ephesian church was the best taught, and the critique that they receive in Revelation is unrelated to false doctrine, centering instead on their now-dormant love.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

a bit broad. I’m not convinced of significant originality

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

lacks originality

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

focused, interesting, well-written

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

related to current TC trends, textual, good endorsement

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I think this paper will be well-attended and of interest to a broad audience

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I want to be more convinced of originality and focus

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I think this paper will be well-attended

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

seems a bit broad

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

specific, and of broad interest to ETS members

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I’m not necessarily convinced, but he has a clear thesis and plenty of data.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

well-written, specific

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I commented in the first listing of this proposal

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

interacts with recent research on classic topic

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

It’s certainly original, but I need more convincing that this is a viable thesis

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

interesting application of social science to textual question.

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I need more convincing that this paper is not just a student’s reader response reflections on mountains

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

In light of Nancy’s newly published book, this should be good

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

focused paper by senior scholar

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

interesting literary study

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

proposal is not developed enough, more research should be done and reflected in the proposal

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

relevant, specific, interesting

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

an original angle on a continued debated issue

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

interesting, creative, clear thesis

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

clear and interesting, though I wish he had listed some of the Second Temple literature he will interact with

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

clear thesis, textual. (he is my student. I’m trying to be objective. I wanted to just make a comment that he was my student, but the system won’t allow just a comment, it demanded a rating)

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

creative, textual, clear thesis

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

needs a bit more specificity of examples from Romans and/or Isaiah

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

interesting paper by senior scholar

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

I need more convincing that this paper will bring something new to the question

04/20/2024

robert.plummer

specific, textual, clear

04/20/2024

joanne.jung

Highly recommend.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

flowery proposal, but I’m still wanting to be convinced of the original contribution of the proposed paper.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

original approach to a puzzling text by a senior scholar

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I do not see a professor’s endorsement. Also, it’s hard to see how this can add anything beyond Bauckham’s work on this topic

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

creative approach, clear and detailed proposal, good professorial endorsement

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

note the paper has not been written yet and the description sounds like an unoriginal overview of imagery

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

clearly described in proposal, potentially helpful insights

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

original approach, related to conference theme

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

The proposal does not convince me of the thesis, but it is clear and I’m intrigued to hear more

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

interesting, creative, clearly conceived

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

interesting, clear, focused, good endorsement. I wonder why Rex is listed as having full membership, but then he also has a professorial endorsement.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

creative, interesting look at the NT to answer the question of Biblical authors and characters employed logic

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

clear proposal. original approach to a debated text

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

not enough that is original here, professorial recommendation is subdued

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I would like to see more specifics in the proposal

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

not overly original, professorial recommendation is subdued

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

no professorial recommendation, questionable thesis

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

clear thesis, related to current debate, proposed by full member (not a student)

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

It’s hard to see how this student’s paper can add anything beyond the many studies on structure that have already been done on the Epistle of James

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

an interesting and relevant topic. I wish there were more rooting in the text of the NT

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

strong endorsement from established scholar, new angle on combat language in Revelation

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I’m not in agreement with his thesis, but he has clearly laid out his plan and will be arguing from the NT

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

student proposal not yet written. I question how helpful or original the proposed relation of faithfulness and perfection will be

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I”m looking for something beyond the scholars he cites

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

interesting, original, relevant

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

The translation of the Lord’s prayer is already widely embraced. I don’t see enough specificity about how the church of the global South will help us.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

It includes a clear description of Crosby and Ivemy’s similar approach and possible direction of relevance for today. It could use a clearer thesis, moving it from more descriptive in nature. It shows no engagement with other research on the topic and what is new about the research. For that reason, unless it was further clarified, I don’t see it adding to the field.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Excellent proposal that fits well with the program and our unit, covers has a clear thesis, and is relevant for today. I would like to see this in our section.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Strong proposal that has clear thesis, direction, and relevance for today. I wonder if the title could be reworked to draw a bigger audience. I’m not sure if these figures have as much interest, but certainly the methodological and Christological controversies might.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Clear thesis, direction, and proposal infer that it will be in dialogue with other interpreters of Edwards. I would love to see those named. I definitely think Edwards always draws people, that this topic in particular is a draw, but I wonder what is really unique in it. Scholars such as Danaher and Strobel have already done significant work in this area. If it was reworked, it could be a possibility.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Interesting topic that could have an audience. But this proposal is descriptive, extremely vague, and very broad. If the proposal was reworked, it might be considered, but as it stands now, more needs to be fleshed out.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Atherstone gave an excellent paper before for us and again has a clear thesis, direction, and adds to new research on the Charismatic Controversy.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Interesting topic and may draw an audience. I would have given it 3.5 stars if possible. It remains a bit descriptive and its unclear how this fits with other research on Barnes and 19th C. Presbyterian thought.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Well written proposal that would be a good fit in our session. Wilberforce should draw an audience.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

I think this is the strongest proposal in our lineup. Having published a monograph on the Jerusalem Council, I can say that the thesis seeks to push the discussion forward. I would highly recommend this paper for our session.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The proposal has a clear thesis, but it indicates that the argument hinges on two lexical choices in Luke’s Gospel that are both translated as “blessed” in English. This seems to predicate the paper’s argument on a word-concept fallacy with the concept of “blessedness” possessing a two-sided nature. The idea of an “interpretive triangle” is not methodologically derived but rather intuitively drawn by extracting select words and phrases from different parts of a text with markedly different contexts to attempt to construct a theme or message about Mary. I do not recommend that this proposal be accepted.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

Argues for a priestly role in Lukan Christology that others supposedly fail to recognize. This is an important topic, but the approach of applying a “comprehensive analytical lens” is undefined and too broad.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The abstract is detailed, represents the author’s research, and has a thesis. There is a question on how the paper is hermeneutically situated since it appears that Acts is being read as a pure transcription of what Paul said to the Ephesian church as well as the role Paul’s words play with respect to the narrative of Acts.

I was disappointed to see the letter of recommendation as it does not reflect well on Jason’s professor or institution. Despite the letter of recommendation, I think there are strengths to the abstract that indicate that this would make a good paper, even if it is for another general section.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

I would give this 3.5 stars, possibly 4. I’m interested in Edwards and the interplay between Noll’s interpretative model and Edwards. I’m not sure if anything new is really being said, however.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

This proposal has a clear thesis statement at the end of the proposal and indicates a methodological approach, although the types of discourse features, the particular discourse analysis principles to be used, and the procedure for analyzing the text are left unstated. This is the stronger of Ray Umphrey’s two proposals, and I would recommend it as a potential paper for our section or another general New Testament section.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The proposal has a clear thesis, but without a clearly stated methodology or rationale for connecting Paul’s quoted speech in Acts to Jesus’ quoted speech in the Gospels other than comparative observations. No means for assessing a meaningful relationship between the texts is indicated. There is also an issue of where the paper is situated hermeneutically since the proposal wants to treat Paul’s speech in Acts and Paul’s writings from his letters as equal instances for comparison without considering Luke’s role as the author of Acts.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

I would give this 3.5 if I could. It appears to be new research and may attract Reformed Baptist audience. It remains a bit descriptive in the proposal and I’m not sure how significant Monck’s influence is or how valuable his a retrieval of his work. I would love to be convinced that he should be retrieved.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Well-written solid proposal. I think it would draw an audience interested in Baptist studies.

04/21/2024

karin.stetina

Clear topic and direction. Seems a lot of interest in Gill. I would love to know whether this has already by covered and where Pendergrass’s work fits in the larger pool of Gill scholarship.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The proposal does have a thesis, but there is not a clear methodology indicated in the proposal other than to examine the themes of delay and witness across OT texts and Second Temple literature. How Luke addresses the delay of the Parousia is a well-worn topic, and it does not appear that this proposal seeks to contribute a fresh perspective on this topic. I would not recommend it for our section.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

This proposal has a clear thesis and demonstrates a clear organization to the argument. There is also evidence that the topic has been sufficiently researched. I would recommend this proposal for presentation.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

This paper makes a clear claim about the reading of Luke 5:33–39 as a coherent pericope based on linguistic, contextual, and theological points. I would recommend this paper, but it may be more appropriate for a general section since this pericope appears in each of the Synoptic Gospels. I suspect that the author modified the proposal to try to fit the Luke-Acts sections because there is currently no Gospels section at ETS. This paper would fit best in a section on the Synoptic Gospels.

04/21/2024

Zachary K. Dawson

The paper identifies the covenantal sense of ἐπαγγελία in the NT, but then takes the paper in two directions. First, it compares Luke’s use of covenantal language to Paul’s letters, which makes this more of a thematic, biblical-theological paper that extends beyond the Lukan writings. Second, it intends to show how covenantal lexis corresponds to Luke’s theme of salvation history in Luke-Acts. The second purpose of the paper is relevant to the Luke-Acts section, but the first purpose would fit better in a more general New Testament or even biblical theology section. One way or the other, I think it would make for an interesting paper.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

student paper. professorial recommendation was muted. A question of how much other documents within the canon should interpret the interpretation of a particular part.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

interesting deeper exploration of often assumed issue

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

sounds like a promising narrative study

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

topic has been written on so much. I’m not convinced there’s enough originality here

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

creative angle to exam a well-known text

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

He seems to assume a false dichotomy between belief in Jesus as Incarnate Son and Jesus as Atoning Sacrifice for our sin.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

If the paper were already written, I would give it 4 stars. But, because it is just a student proposal, I give it 3 stars. If he succeeds at this, it sounds interesting.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I’m trying to see what would be new or original in the paper.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

Jesus expected his disciples to still the storm?

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

endorsement from the professor was muted. abstract is wanting.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

good endorsement. perhaps a worthy introduction to a new type of intertextual study

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

clear, focused, interesting

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

worthy topic, strong endorsement

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I question whether “virtue” or “virtue formation” are theological categories for Matthew.

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

Interesting topic and should be done well by CSNTM staff

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

nice new angle on old issue. Also, Jarrett is a good oral presenter

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

guidelines for typology is a worthy topic. debated, but worthy

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I’m not convinced of the echo by the proposal, but perhaps his full paper will be more persuasive

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

strong professorial endorsement with detailed proposal

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

sharp, focused, creative

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I’m not convinced, but he has 19 reasons. (!) He’s passionate about the topic, with a focused thesis, so that should make for an interesting presentation

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

I commented on the first appearance of the proposal in the list

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

topic is interesting and clear. I wish the professorial endorsement were stronger, though

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

my first impression is that the paper lacks originality

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

clear, interesting

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

clear, focused, interacting well with other scholarship

04/21/2024

robert.plummer

two stars because no professorial recommendation and I’d like to see some actual data to support the thesis

04/21/2024

james.wilhoit

MY preference would be to have the paper focus on presenting the author’s argument first and when that is established suggest that the models mentioned will have less traction in the context described in the paper.

04/21/2024

james.wilhoit

This may be a strong presentation, but the proposal is really too thin to evaluate properly.

04/21/2024

james.wilhoit

The proposal needs to show sources or how their treatment will be unique.

04/21/2024

james.wilhoit

A worthy case to explore. The analysis needs a more explicit theoretical foundation to be convincing.

04/22/2024

daniel.estes

This subject has a lot of promise, but the proposal needs to be developed in more detail, and it needs to incorporate a broader selection of scripture. There are many sayings in Proverbs that would cohere with the argument proposed in this abstract.

04/22/2024

daniel.estes

Bradley has presented some excellent papers in our recent meetings, and this proposal certainly continues that trend. He thinks clearly and deeply both on the text of scripture and on the scholarly literature. I look forward to hearing this paper!

04/22/2024

daniel.estes

This is a solid and substantive proposal addressing an important topic in the study of Ecclesiastes.

04/22/2024

daniel.estes

I am not sure where this paper is going to land, but often hearing a contrarian view can clarify some issues in interpretation. This is not the strongest proposal in this year’s group, but it could be an interesting part of the program.

04/22/2024

daniel.estes

Ian has done some excellent papers in the Psalms and Hebrew Poetry section, so I know that he will present a paper that reflects careful and original thinking. Even though he addresses many of the longstanding issues in the study of Ecclesiastes, I suspect he will view them in a fresh way.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

It is hard for me to discern the potential value of this proposal. Mark is very familiar with the scholarship on the Galatians letter and is in a better position to comment about the degree to which this proposal offers much that is new or weighty, and so his judgement on this should be given more weight.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

A straight-forward, though by no means stimulating or provocative, proposal. Is it really the case that no previous scholar has argued that 5:13-14 function in support of the immediately preceding statement of 5:12?

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

The proposal lacks cogency and academic rigor.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

A competent proposal that helpfully surveys the issue but does not appear to offer any substantially new argument to support the conclusion that Rom 5:18 refers to the universal salvation of humankind.

04/22/2024

Adam Howell

This seems to be a strong and well-researched proposal although I don’t see anything that clearly states a thesis or how the analysis bears on Hosea’s interpretation. This seems to be exclusively a semantics and pragmatics presentation, but it is still a strong proposal. If we wanted the open session to complement some of the content of the invited sessions on the Hebrew verb, I believe this paper should be included since it deals with the yiqtol.

04/22/2024

Adam Howell

This is another strong proposal. With Jason’s recommendation here, I would be very willing to accept a student paper to the session and encourage future work. I’d be curious to see if the argument is convincing, but I would imagine the analysis and discussion would certainly get “the guild” thinking as Jason called it.

04/22/2024

Adam Howell

The topic seems interesting, and if we wanted to include two papers on Hosea, I would be in favor of approving this one. However, I don’t think it is as strong as other papers proposed.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

A competent (but not particularly stimulating) proposal.

04/22/2024

Greg Forster

Apparently “comment cannot be blank” so I’m putting this here.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

I am concerned that this student presentation will, like the proposal itself, try to cover too much material in the limited time available in seminar presentations, and also not add anything substantially new to the discussion.

04/22/2024

robert.yarbrough

I agree with jmichaelthigpen below.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

A proposal to consider. But does this person have a demonstrated track record of solid biblical scholarship? And what about his communication skills?

04/22/2024

robert.yarbrough

Agree with jmichaelthigpen above.

04/22/2024

jeffreya.weima

Perhaps. Linda: He refers to your work on this. Your opinion on this proposal should have more weight.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

I agree that this is a conversation that has already happened and I do not see anything here that pushes the conversation forward.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

Given ongoing conversations and Patrick’s use of this in his Transfiguration book, I think this would be a good paper for our section.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

This would be a good paper for our section, but I would lean towards preferring Patrick’s other paper for our section and sending this on for consideration in other sections.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

The topic is interesting and looks to be well researched, but perhaps not of interest to our potential attendees.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

I agree with the previous comments, especially Patrick’s “mid” 🙂

I also defer to Brandon and Ed as the Revelation experts among us.

04/22/2024

Adam Howell

This proposal seems to be strong and also includes recent research. If we stay with a topic of the Hebrew verb like the invited session, this would be a solid paper to include. I may be a little confused by the conclusion here, but it seems that the paper will bear that out.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

I think this paper could pair nicely with Patrick’s on the fourfold sense and premodern interpretation.

04/22/2024

Adam Howell

I personally like the idea of this paper, but being more focused on Masoretic notes and manuscripts, it may not fit directly into the Hebrew Language session. This also looks to be more of a survey of manuscripts rather than proposing a clear thesis.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

I think this paper could be intersting on the historical level, but I’m not sure that this is a good fit for our section.

04/22/2024

Adam Howell

I feel like much of the information given in the proposal distracted from the main thesis and goal of the paper. Even so, in keeping with Hebrew language topics, this would likely be an interesting paper and one that was good for the open session. As I’ve mentioned before, if we somewhat aligned this session with the invited session, this would be another paper with some focus on the verbal system (wayyiqtol). The proposal itself doesn’t seem overly strong, but the topic would be fitting in my opinion.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

I think this would be a good addition to our section.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

This could shed some fresh light on a well-known passage/topic.

04/22/2024

matthew.harmon

This paper proposes a bold approach to an important issue, but the key issue is whether or not the presenter could pull this off successfully.

04/22/2024

Wayne Cornett

It is a pap.er I would like to hear

04/22/2024

Wayne Cornett

I agree that it belongs in a general section and think we should forward it to that committee.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

valuable topic, but no clear thesis. not really a patristic/medieval topic based on the wording of the abstract

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Seems well-grounded and focused on a narrow enough topic to address adequately in the time allowed

04/22/2024

Wayne Cornett

The method appears flawed to me. I could be wrong.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

This seems more fitting for other specialized sections or the general sessions

04/22/2024

Wayne Cornett

I like the idea and think it could be a fruitful paper. I wonder if the idea of using a “comprehensive analytical lens” will allow it actually to be fruitful or only be vague enough to suggest fruit should be sought here. So, it is not a hard pass.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Good fit in terms of topic; fairly narrow topic; would perhaps best be paired with other papers that form a larger theme

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

another example of close reading of a particular father, though this one is more tempered by concerns about today’s theological questions and vocabulary, which would be better more as an accent to the paper than the main focus (?)

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

invited

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

highly recommended

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

good fit topic-wise; the abstract suggests the author will need to exhibit stronger focus to make the paper impactful

in my comment on the previous proposal, I wrote “highly recommended,” by which I meant that the paper was highly recommended by the recommending professor, not that I highly recommended it per se; but I can’t figure out how to edit these comments once I submit them

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

I appreciate the technical expertise suggested by this proposal/topic

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

It is difficult to tell from the abstract how much of the essay is focused on medieval texts and concepts and practices and how much is focused on present-day theologizing in conversation with medieval texts – both are valuable but I’d prefer more of the former in our sections (though I’m open to other views on this)

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

One of the few abstracts that actually cites research. I appreciate this.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

useful for establishing guidance for reading ancient texts that rely on vocabulary and concepts of interest to contemporary readers who do not necessarily have background in historical studies

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

seems well-reasoned and significant; I’m partial to research on Clement of Alexandria, who is sometimes under-studied

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

invited

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Might pair well with “The Corpus Nazianzenum and Syriac Christian Learning, as Seen Through Manuscript Commentaries”

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Rating is high because the scholarship seems sound, but I don’t know in terms of fit if we would prioritize this one over others for our sessions. May be quite technical, but the question of social identities is an active one for many.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Might be strong, but the abstract doesn’t include much specific research or a clear thesis.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Interesting from a theoretical standpoint, but not sure it’s a good fit for our section. Depends on what else it could be paired with. Standing back from the papers, I’d say including at least one student paper, but probably not more than two, in the four that we can choose, would probably be advisable. It is good to bring some younger scholars along but want to have a balance.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

This one appeared twice in the list.

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

probably better for general sessions grouped by time period. Appreciate the inclusion of lesser-known Vincent of Lerins but have questions about the methodology/focus

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

would like to see this at ETS but not necessarily in our section

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

strong abstract, valuable topic. Agree could be NT but also could pull those with an interest in NT into our section?

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Fine for broader ETS but seems to be taking on a lot for a short presentation – needs more narrowing and focus

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

I have some reservations about the methodology/approach but broadly it fits and I trust Stephen’s recommendation

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Good, did Kevin present for us last year? I think so, on the Moralia

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

Seems sound and valuable. I agree there is a clear potential sub-theme on missions/evangelism, which we could highlight to put us in conversation with the conference theme

04/22/2024

C. Rebecca Rine

well-researched

04/22/2024

Greg Forster

Lack of focus and conceptual clarity.

04/22/2024

Greg Forster

An interesting research question but is probably trying to do too much.

04/22/2024

Greg Forster

Clear, well-structured, looks interesting

04/22/2024

Greg Forster

Making a lot of overbroad claims

04/22/2024

Greg Forster

I’m more concerned with the narrowness of the topic than with the ambitiousness of it. Looks likely to get lost in the weeds nitpicking the book.