As I finish reading through Mark again, the theme of confusion is strikingly clear to me from beginning to end. It’s the black backdrop from which moments of clarity stand out like stars. Confusion I should put together a comprehensive list, but here’s a few: … Continue reading Confusion in Mark
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Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
In light of Crossway’s recent release of their Hebrew Old Testament: Reader’s Edition, I want to highlight their companion volume, The Greek New Testament: Reader’s Edition. Since its release in 2018, this has been my go-to Greek New Testament because it provides my favorite GNT, … Continue reading Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
Crossway’s Hebrew Bible Reader’s Edition
When it comes to quality binding and design aesthetics, Crossway has been crushing it for years. Their reader’s Greek New Testament has been my favorite single testament reader’s edition since it was released. Their reader’s Hebrew Bible is now here, and it does not disappoint. … Continue reading Crossway’s Hebrew Bible Reader’s Edition
Looking around with Jesus
I experience something with verses like this, and I’m not sure I can effectively communicate the sentiment. Nevertheless, I try. Mark 11:11 Καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα εἰς τὸ ἱερόν, καὶ περιβλεψάμενος πάντα, ὀψίας ἤδη οὔσης τῆς ὥρας, ἐξῆλθεν εἰς Βηθανίαν μετὰ τῶν δώδεκα. He entered … Continue reading Looking around with Jesus
Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
This week, alongside the Brill Dictionary of Classical Greek, Accordance has released Robert Beekes’ Etymological Dictionary of Greek (2 vols.). In the preface, Beekes describes his work as “the first comprehensive etymological dictionary of Greek in the English language … incorporating the most recent scholarly … Continue reading Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
New Testament Library in Accordance
Accordance has a fantastic sale right now on the Old Testament and New Testament Library series (OTL and NTL) by Westminster John Knox Press. OTL and NTL are longstanding pillars in biblical scholarship, regularly appearing on best commentary lists like this one by Scot McKnight. … Continue reading New Testament Library in Accordance
Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek in Accordance
Accordance has released The Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek, also known as GE, GI (the Italian editions), BrillDAG, and MGS, the “official” shorthand designation recommended by SBL. It’s currently on sale for $74.40. I’ve been using this lexicon in print since it was published, and … Continue reading Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek in Accordance
Greek Idioms with Examples from Scripture
There are plenty of better places to go for Enlish to Greek, but this is my little list. I’m sure there’s typos and whatnot. It’s just notes, but I thought some of you might like to see it as it develops. I’ll update it occasionally. … Continue reading Greek Idioms with Examples from Scripture
When Jesus says, “Look, Reader.”
I’ve written about this scene in Mark before. It appears in Matthew 26:45 and Mark 14:41. Jesus is in Gethsemane with Peter, James, and John, and he finds his friends sleeping for the third time. In Matthew and Mark, the scene is so powerful and … Continue reading When Jesus says, “Look, Reader.”
Feasting with friends while Rome is burning
There is so much about Jesus’ life that isn’t practical. In a real sense, he is not a very practical person. You remember the story about the woman with the alabaster box of ointment (Matthew 26:6–13)? The disciples were outraged because she had wasted the … Continue reading Feasting with friends while Rome is burning
