Tag Archives: Hebrew epistemology

Dear Junia…

Posted on February 1, 2025 by ehurst

You’ve offered several comments on this post, and I’m grateful for the attention and lack of rancor; you are not a troll. You want the story told clearly and honestly. I get that, and I’m going to return the favor … Continue reading →

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We Accept the Challenge

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ehurst

There is a huge difference between our western viewpoint and that of the Bible. It manifests in one primary flaw: the notion that our democratic expectations came from God. The notion of fairness and equality is from Hell, not from … Continue reading →

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2000 Years of Drift

Posted on January 21, 2025 by ehurst

I turn once again to the matter of vision: What is Kiln of the Soul parish all about? There is no way to summarize that in a single document, much less a single statement, as if we are somehow obliged … Continue reading →

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Sequences in the Bible

Posted on December 26, 2024 by ehurst

There is something I need to explain. It’s something that even Heiser gets wrong, in my opinion. When I was studying ANE literature, one of the sources made something clear that I think way too many Bible scholars don’t grasp. … Continue reading →

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Message Priorities

Posted on October 7, 2024 by ehurst

Let me propose a thought experiment. “This world is not my home.” Do you take that seriously? Our recent study in Hebrew versus western thinking should produce very real results. If the focus of your attention is morals, and your … Continue reading →

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HTCG Summary

Posted on October 6, 2024 by ehurst

Summary and Psychological Foundation of the Differences Boman devotes these last few pages to restating his thesis that it is best to synthesize the Greek/western viewpoint and the Hebrew into something better than either — at least, that’s what he … Continue reading →

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HTCG 05

Posted on October 4, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 5: Logical Thinking and Psychological Understanding Section A: Logic and Psychology Boman separates between logic (impartial and objective) and psychology (engaging sympathetically) in approaching reality — thinking versus understanding. But in actual experience, the two are inseparable. Still, he … Continue reading →

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HTCG 04

Posted on October 3, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 4: Symbolism and Instrumentalism In this chapter Boman starts out bouncing off of Canon Oliver Quick, an Anglican priest who wrote a good bit on philosophy. Section A: The Hebrew Conception of the Thing The mainstream view is that … Continue reading →

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HTCG 03k

Posted on October 2, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 3: Time and Space Section E: History and Nature Part 3: Functional Cosmology versus Visual Cosmology It has been a common assumption that Hebrew cosmology can be interpreted visually. You can find lots of drawings, and they are all … Continue reading →

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HTCG 03j

Posted on October 1, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 3: Time and Space Section E: History and Nature Part 1: Historical Understanding among Greeks and Israelites Boman divides modern historians into two camps. There are those who insist the Greeks were the masters of history writing. There are … Continue reading →

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