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What has gone so terribly wrong in Ephesus that Paul feels compelled to write the longest marriage code in the New Testament? First Peter only has seven verses about marriage. Colossians only has two. Titus only has two. Why does Ephesians have thirteen? This paper, which presents the argument of my book (Artemis, Eve, and … Read more
In this paper, I offer a reading of Genesis 1-11 through the lens of Kelly Kapic’s theological reflections on the themes of creation, anthropology, embodiment, time, and limits. I attempt to integrate the discipline of textual exegesis with the discipline of Christian theology and to apprehend a biblical theology of time, incarnation, and weakness as … Read more
This study investigates the core message embedded within the primary speeches in Acts of the Apostles, employing information structure analysis as developed by Stanley E. Porter and Matthew B. O’Donnell. By examining the speeches of Peter and Paul, this research identifies recurrent linguistic patterns and structural emphases that reveal the central topic of early apostolic … Read more
The present paper discusses extrinsic and intrinsic textual dimensions involved in the emergence of the canonical sub-units that formed the New Testament, and the respective relationships between these dimensions. After an introductory section on how notions of ‘canon’ or ‘authoritative texts’ are in play in the NT documents, the paper explores (i) the relationship between … Read more
This paper examines the impact of key evangelical leaders and institutions on James Montgomery Boice’s (1938–2000) early ministry, focusing on his transition from academia and editorial work at Christianity Today to his pastoral call to Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. After Boice’s doctoral training and ministry experience in Basel, Switzerland, he emerged as a promising … Read more
Edgar Young Mullins (1860-1928), the preeminent Southern Baptist theologian of the early twentieth century, developed the influential doctrine of “soul competency” that continues to shape Baptist identity. This paper argues that Mullins’s theological method prioritized individual religious freedom that was rooted in a modernist conception of individualism. While Mullins’s concept of “soul competency” remains foundational … Read more
The goal of this paper is to test the referens-plenior/advancement-of-revelation theory by the use of the Old Testament in Paul’s letter to the Romans. In his 2024.00 Mere Christian Hermeneutics, Kevin J. Vanhoozer suggests that rather than speaking about a “fuller sense” (sensus plenior) of the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament, we should … Read more
The refrain “In those days there was no king in Israel” (Judg 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; 21:25) serves as a literary and theological key to the book’s epilogue. However, its precise meaning and significance remain debated. Some view it as pro-monarchical, i.e., a lament that underscores Israel’s need for a king. Others argue for an anti-monarchical … Read more
The discovery and publication of numerous manuscripts from Qumran and the Judean Desert in recent decades have reignited scholarly interest in the historical development of the Psalter. Debates center on whether the textual traditions represented at Qumran reflect competing, equally authoritative versions or if they derive from a proto-Masoretic tradition. Some scholars argue that the … Read more