The Theology of 1&2 Samuel

The Theology of 1&2 Samuel I’m a big fan of getting the “Big Picture” of a biblical book. The old cliche that “You can lose the forest for the trees,” is definitely true in biblical studies. We can become so microscopic by examining a word or verse (which definitely has its place!), that we can … Continue reading The Theology of 1&2 Samuel

Mahanaim: Insights From Biblical Geography

 Mahanaim: Insights From Biblical Geography Mahanaim is certainly not a household word. Even if you are a student of the Bible it may not be a familiar place to you. Don’t feel bad, my spell corrector doesn’t recognize it either! In spite of its relative obscurity, Mahanaim is an excellent example of important lessons that … Continue reading Mahanaim: Insights From Biblical Geography

Mark Through Old Testament Eyes

Mark Through Old Testament Eyes Because of the plethora of commentaries available today, each series seeks for legitimate reasons to be written. One can at times see the tortuous twists and turns an editor makes in the series Preface to substantiate their reason for yet another commentary series. No such twists and turns are necessary, … Continue reading Mark Through Old Testament Eyes

Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: 1&2 Samuel

Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: 1&2 Samuel The 1&2 Samuel Evangelical Exegetical Commentary (EEC) is the final work of beloved and renowned scholar Harry A. Hoffner Jr. Hoffner, before his recent death in March 2015, was John A. Wilson Professor of Hittitology Emeritus at the University of Chicago. He was an expert on the ancient Near East and, … Continue reading Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: 1&2 Samuel

Biblical Studies Carnival September 2016

Biblical Studies Carnival September 2016 Welcome to the September issue of the Biblical Studies Carnival! With the dog days of summer behind us (well at least for those of us who live in cooler climates), the Fall Carnival schedule is ready to kick into high gear. For the upcoming months the Carnival will travel to … Continue reading Biblical Studies Carnival September 2016