1 and 2 Kings for Everyone: A Book Review

1 and 2 Kings for Everyone: A Book Review John Goldingay, 1 and 2 Kings for Everyone (Britain & USA: SPCK & Westminster John Knox Press, 2011), 212 pp. Originally from Britain, author of 1 and 2 Kings for Everyone, John Goldingay is currently a professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. Although there … Continue reading 1 and 2 Kings for Everyone: A Book Review

Favorite 1&2 Samuel Commentaries

Favorite 1&2 Samuel Commentaries From time to time I am asked by students and others what my favorite Bible commentaries are. I thought I would start with my favorite books to teach (1&2 Samuel) and list the commentaries that have had the greatest impact on me. In the future I will list favorite commentaries from … Continue reading Favorite 1&2 Samuel Commentaries

My Ten Favorite Old Testament Passages

My Ten Favorite Old Testament Passages Everyone who loves the Bible has favorite passages. Some people even have what they refer to as “life verses.” When I’m asked what my favorite passage in the Bible is, I struggle because I have a hard time coming up with just one. Recently I read an article entitled, “10 … Continue reading My Ten Favorite Old Testament Passages

Biblical Narrative: How Motifs Enrich a Story

Biblical Narrative: The Use of Motifs A motif is a recurring pattern or design, or a familiar image that is repeated in a piece of writing such as a biblical narrative. In my last post on “Helpful Suggestions for Bible Study,” I focused on the importance of paying attention to the details of a story … Continue reading Biblical Narrative: How Motifs Enrich a Story

Identifying the Biblical Narrator’s Voice

Identifying the Biblical Narrator’s Voice What do the biblical books of Genesis, Joshua, 1&2 Kings, Nehemiah, Matthew, John, and Acts all have in common? At the most basic level, they are all narratives––stories about God’s interactions with people. As every reader of the Bible is aware, many other biblical books fall into this same category. … Continue reading Identifying the Biblical Narrator’s Voice