A feather in your theological cap.
The personal blog of Bible curriculum editor, PhD candidate, and runner Brent Niedergall
Misquoting Jeremiah: A Christmas Post
With Christmas approaching, it’s timely to reflect on Mary’s expression of praise in Luke 1:46–56, known as the Magnificat. Drawing heavily upon Old Testament texts, Mary praises God for His good favor towards her and towards His people in sending Jesus. It’s not a...
The Septuagint: What It Is and Why It Matters
A Book Review There are plenty of good books on the Septuagint, and The Septuagint: What It Is and Why It Matters by Greg Lanier and Will Ross is unquestionably the best one to begin with, but it’s also tremendously valuable for anyone already well-versed on the...
Don’t Do It!
Don't introduce laypeople to verbal aspect theory. via GIPHY Photo by Kaleidico on Unsplash.
Daily Scriptures: 365 Readings in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin
We live in a golden age of books for anyone who wants to read and grow in the biblical languages. There are reader’s editions of the Hebrew Bible, the Greek New Testament, and even the Greek Old Testament. There are lexical aids, devotionals, and even a translation of...
Perhaps
A Book Review If you ever doubt we live in an era of polarization, bellicosity, and vitriol, a quick scroll through what some of the social media posts from the sweetest people in your church might convince you otherwise. Joshua M. McNall’s new book, Perhaps:...
How Do We Live in a Digital World?
A Book Review I picked up my first smartphone last year. It’s a nice convenience, but I don’t feel tied to it. But then again, I owned an iPad for years before I got my phone. And so I check my iPad regularly for emails, blog posts, and Twitter updates. All of us are...
“The Knowledge”
The path to driving one of London’s iconic black taxis requires passing what one reporter called "possibly the most difficult test in the world." Would-be cabbies must learn 320 routes and 25,000 streets plus restaurants and landmarks to pass the punishing test called...
What Is Islam?
Don’t stop reading after this next sentence. Christians should believe the worst about Muslims. (Keep reading.) Christians should believe the worst about Muslims in that they—like all who are without Christ—are guilty sinners before God. But that’s not all. Christians...
Filled By or Filled With?
There’s a chapter in J. Oswald Sanders’ classic book Spiritual Leadership originally called “The Indispensable Requirement,” but later revised to “Above All Else.” According to Sanders, “Spiritual leadership requires Spirit-filled people” (77). He views it as...
Voice and Mood: A Linguistic Approach
Voice and Mood: A Linguistic Approach by David L. Mathewson is the first book out in Baker Academic’s Essentials of Biblical Greek Grammar series edited by Stanley E. Porter. This book covers two important areas of NT Greek study that are often overlooked. Part 1 is...