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This paper investigates the life and scholarship of Franz Delitzsch (1813–1890) with the aim of demonstrating his relevance for contemporary Old Testament scholars. This is achieved by concentrating on Delitzsch’s work on the book of Isaiah and his engagement with a contested issue of his own day—namely, the question of Isaiah’s authorship and unity. Contrary … Read more
Qatal (perfect) verbs tend to refer to past time events. Some have argued that there are exceptions, however. This paper examines all the possible non-past qatal occurrences in Zechariah, and classifies them into three categories—timeless present/generic (2x), prophetic perfect (5x), and performative (26x), including the so-called messenger formula (“thus says/has said the LORD”). It then … Read more
Correctly understanding cultural differences is essential in global evangelism. One can gain a significantly better cultural understanding with the Revised Minkov-Hofstede Cultural Dimensions (RMHCD). This paper contributes to this understanding by providing gospel insights from the two cultural dimensions of RMHCD: individualism versus collectivism and monumentalism versus flexibility. Individualism versus collectivism is well-known, while monumentalism … Read more
The Oracles Against the Nations (OAN) are unlike other texts in Scripture. Although they are found in every book of the Latter Prophets, these oracles contain qualities that set them apart as a distinct genre even within the prophetic literature. While they are addressed to enemy nations, they use Hebrew poetic devices to proclaim their … Read more
In his 2005 National Review article, “Human Non-Person,” Wesley J. Smith discusses the idea that some bioethicists differentiate between human life and human personhood. Thus, a human life that is not a person can be aborted, euthanized, and mined for body parts to aid actual “persons.” A key feature of the personhood view is that … Read more
There exists in evangelical academic circles a growing level of support for and interest in “contextual theologies”—that is, “those theological efforts that intentionally make use of local cultures and languages as key resources for the theological task” (Pardue 2023, p. 37). It seems that an ever-growing chorus of evangelical scholars has highlighted the changing face … Read more
One of the unique primary sources that has come to the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the Heritage Collection acquisition from Spurgeon’s College UK is the set of Pastors’ College Discussion Minutes Books. These books contain records of the theological debates that Pastors’ College students had in 1867-1868, 1876, and 1881-1888. Charles … Read more
Social observers have noted the loss of traditional conventions and shared understandings, particularly among youth. Raised to question all stereotypes, youth are now unaware that types are actually grounded in typical features of the natural order and human behavior. Undoubtedly, our growing disconnection from nature and manual work–amid technologies that deliver goods to our doorstep … Read more
Discourse analysis is a daunting field to enter, and as students and scholars seek to apply discourse analysis to the New Testament, they need a map to navigate the domains of the discipline. The most thorough and important work to-date is the article by Porter, “Discourse Analysis and New Testament Studies: An Introductory Survey” (1995), … Read more
For some, the book of Revelation serves as a “capstone” to the Christian Scriptures, providing the reader with the “climax of biblical prophecy,” and presenting Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of all the prophecies and themes of the biblical narrative. If this is true then the twenty-second chapter of the Revelation might be understood to … Read more