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Psalm 94
It stood as a basic assumption in Hebrew minds that God’s sense of timing was not like theirs. In the ancient protocol of the Divine Sheikh’s court, asking “how long” did not mean for them what it means to us. … Continue reading
Psalm 92
This is the quintessential psalm of praise. For a day of Sabbath rest, what could bring more peace to the soul than a proper celebration? So we begin with a declaration of how pleasant it is to lose yourself in … Continue reading
Psalm 91
This is easily one of the best-loved psalms in almost any translation. We are told the Hebrew is quite lyrical in its own right. (Hint: Ephesians 6 echoes some of the thinking here.) So popular was this song that Satan … Continue reading
Psalm 77
We remind ourselves that, for all their piety and scholarship, translators remain captive to their own biases. We should never pretend that we have none, but be conscious of them and strive to make them serve our individual callings. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Asaph, hebrew literature, hebrew poetry, Psalms, worship
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Proverbs 20 (Part 1)
This chapter contrasts the difference between judging on the basis of human perception versus relying on the heart to grasp divine moral justice. 1. Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whoever goes astray by it is not … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, hebrew literature, King Solomon, proverbs, wisdom literature
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Context: Angels and Demons
I refuse to dispute with Scripture. You can bet I’ll dispute over Scripture. That is, I will debate with you what it actually says, but I’ll never hide or confuse the issue intentionally. I can point to a wealth of … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, epistemology, hebrew literature, mysticism, propaganda, revelation, scripture, spirituality, Western mythology
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Song of Solomon 1
The primary characters are a king and his bride. She is of noble birth, but presented here as a country girl, familiar with the urban scene, but previously not at home in it. A recurring role is the choir of … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, ancient near east, city girls, game, hebrew literature, love, marriage
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Song of Solomon Intro
Aside from the weekly Bible studies, we will add this series so I can get another book ready for publication. Among King Solomon’s many talents we can include poet and playwright. This book is pure fiction. To the degree it … Continue reading
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Job: Introduction
This is Hebrew poetry at its finest. Unfortunately, we are forced to read it in a very different language, bathed in a completely alien intellectual tradition. Here it is enough to note that Hebrew focuses on the interplay of thoughts … Continue reading
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