Some say reading in Greek and Hebrew versus reading in English is like the difference between watching a show in color versus black and white. Others might say something like 2D versus 3D. I don't think these metaphors are the best ways to describe the … Continue reading What is the Benefit of Greek & Hebrew?
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On Reading Groups
There is only one type of reading group I have stuck with and enjoyed, and that's a digital reading group of two. I once made the mistake of trying to lead a Facebook reading group. Won't do that again. It just takes too much time … Continue reading On Reading Groups
Twist for Reading Team Communication
The company that makes Todoist just released a team messaging app called Twist. I love Todoist so when a friend messaged me about this I was definitely interested. Having used Twist for a couple days, I'm not so sure if it is going to work … Continue reading Twist for Reading Team Communication
Genesis 12 & the Exodus
In a sense, Genesis 12 foreshadows the Exodus. After Abram got Sarai to agree to lie about her relationship with him, they entered Egypt. As expected, she is taken into Pharaoh's palace, and as expected: 12:16 – It went well for Abram. He gained flocks … Continue reading Genesis 12 & the Exodus
Ways of Reading
Here’s a collection of posts I’ve written on different ways of reading original language texts. I find myself frequently moving from one way of reading to another. Sometimes I read one way for a week or a month or a year, but it’s bound to … Continue reading Ways of Reading
Reading with Text & Lexicon
Reading with a print text and a print lexicon is as basic as it gets. This is the way I read today, but like all the other ways of reading, it has its benefits and haunting feelings of guilt. SetupThere is freedom here. No notebooks … Continue reading Reading with Text & Lexicon
Reading & Digital Notetaking
I’ve read with paper and pen, but these days if I am taking notes while reading, I use GoodNotes and a 9.7” iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil. I don't know how many times I've been working with someone and wanted to check my notes … Continue reading Reading & Digital Notetaking
Hebrew Just Takes Longer
Compared to Greek, I think it takes about twice as long to make it through the elementary grammar phase of learning biblical Hebrew. This is discouraging for many students. I know it was for me. If you are struggling with first or second year Hebrew, … Continue reading Hebrew Just Takes Longer
RSS in Safari
My feed reader died back in 2013 like everyone else's. After Google Reader, I tried Feedly and a couple other services but never really settled in. Twitter eventually filled the void, but the problem is that it never stopped pouring. The demise of Google Reader … Continue reading RSS in Safari
Brian W. Davidson 