Tag Archives: ANE

Psalm 49

Posted on May 9, 2015 by ehurst

We should not assume that figurative language indicates actual belief. The Ancient Near Eastern civilizations as whole generally avoided discussing the afterlife because they made no pretense of understanding it. Instead, they relied on a range of confused metaphors to … Continue reading →

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Psalm 48

Posted on May 2, 2015 by ehurst

The third in the praise trilogy, we have now the emphasis on Zion. We’ve seen God as Protector, as King, and now His earthly capital reflects His glory. Depending on the particular translation, there is reference to Mount Zaphon or … Continue reading →

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Proverbs: Section 2

Posted on April 29, 2015 by ehurst

Section 2 — Chapters 10-29 In this section we will generally quote the proverbs verbatim, followed by an explanation. The Scripture text will taken be Green’s Modern King James Version (MKJV). Let’s take a moment to review a critical concept: … Continue reading →

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The False Norse God

Posted on April 27, 2015 by ehurst

The sheikh of the clan expected it, could feel it coming. Some decision he made for the welfare of the whole family didn’t go as one of his nephews had hoped. The younger man came storming in and bellowed like … Continue reading →

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Closer Is Better

Posted on April 25, 2015 by ehurst

Here at Kiln of the Soul virtual parish, there are several things your pastor emphasizes. I start from the position that God has called me. Then I lay out the things He has called me to share. You are quite … Continue reading →

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Heart of Faith: Chapter 3

Posted on April 7, 2015 by ehurst

Chapter 3 — Rebuilding Redemption The science is clear enough as far as it goes. Because of the Western bias against a higher faculty in the human soul, a common assumption is that anything not rational is something less. Often … Continue reading →

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Heart of Faith: Chapter 1

Posted on April 5, 2015 by ehurst

Hebrew Outlook On the one hand, we need very much to correct the Western assumptions. Even very scholarly Christians tend to operate from perverted Western notions without giving it much thought. We can call them “perverted” because they are entirely … Continue reading →

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Psalm 44

Posted on April 4, 2015 by ehurst

Western scholars seem to be unsure whether the Sons of Korah wrote this or if it was simply dedicated to them. English translations vary on whether it is “by” or “for” them. Even more disturbing is the insinuation by Western … Continue reading →

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Heart of Faith: Front Matter

Posted on April 3, 2015 by ehurst

Serializing the draft of my next book under the working title “Heart of Faith.” Smashwords requires an advertising blurb for each book. They want a long and short version. Short: Your heart is not simply a metaphor of feelings, but … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 7

Posted on April 2, 2015 by ehurst

Solomon has seen it all. While at her pinnacle the Kingdom of Israel was never large enough to be called an empire, she was the single most stable and prosperous nation in a sea of instability. Previous empires had already … Continue reading →

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