There is nothing exactly like Discovering the Septuagint: A Guided Reader (DLXX). This resources is aptly titled because it isn’t just a “reader’s edition.” It is a guide to reading the Septuagint. Reader’s editions of the Bible typically provide only vocabulary and parsing helps. Working through DLXX is like sitting down and reading with someone … Continue reading Accordance Edition of Discovering the LXX
Encountering Exodus 32 in the LXX
I experienced a passage in Exodus this morning as I never have before. I was reading Exodus 32, and verses 17–18 seemed to jump off the page. I have read this passage before in the Septuagint, but perhaps I was moving a little too fast. I was reading for comprehensive exams the first time, and … Continue reading Encountering Exodus 32 in the LXX
Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 7
I listened to a twenty-two year old speak for over an hour this morning (Sunday morning). Every word, apart from names, was in ancient Greek. You are probably like me and find that hard to believe. I too would have been skeptical eight days ago, but the σύνοδος has happened. I saw it, heard it, … Continue reading Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 7
Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 5
Last night it happened. Every person in my dreams spoke in Greek. I’ll let this stand as my comment for day 5.
Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 4
Today seemed to be a turning point. When we had discussions about texts and pictures, everyone was eager to talk and ask questions. The whole week has been marked by generosity, humility, and sincerity on be part of both the students and teachers. It’s really been remarkable. Until today, however, you could see and feel … Continue reading Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 4
Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 3
Today was so much better. I drove home to see the family this evening so just a few thoughts tonight. First thing this morning we all drove to the university arboretum, and after Christophe talked about the basic parts of a tree, we split off into our beginner and advanced groups. Walking together made a … Continue reading Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 3
Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 2
Well, I left the σúνοδος today wondering what I could use for an appropriate metaphor of violence. I said I was “dragged through the mud” yesterday. Maybe impaled works for today. I spent about 15 minutes — felt like 60 — in front of the class completely at a loss as to what the teacher … Continue reading Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 2
Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 1
I just finished day one of a journey I have been looking forward to all year. I am taking part in a conversational Greek class at UK this week. Day one was even harder than I expected. My brain is fried so I’m just going to offer a couple thoughts here because I promised myself … Continue reading Συνοδος Ελληνικη Day 1
Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament Online
Charles Jones posted notice that the University of Zurich has made available all five volumes of Dominique Barthélemy's Critique textuelle de l'ancien Testament. There is nothing quite like this work. I’ve posted in the past on the Hebrew Old Testament Text Project, which led to these volumes, and on the unique role Bathélemy played in … Continue reading Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament Online
Among Anxious Friends Who Fail
A translation and comment on Mark 8:14–21: They forgot to bring bread. Except for one loaf, they didn’t have any bread with them in the boat. Jesus began to warn them, “Be careful. Watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” They began to talk with one another about how … Continue reading Among Anxious Friends Who Fail
