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Dec 29, 20249 min read
Response to Critique by Michael Smith Concerning the Dating of the Exodus
Firstly, you are correct that it is a major problem for a 15th c. Exodus, at least in the popularly accepted explanation given by many schol
Nov 17, 202418 min read
The Importance of Literature: Exploring its Definition and Impact on Society
While it may not be particularly obvious at first, there is a huge debate over what literature actually is. A first thought may be that anyt
Nov 11, 20245 min read
Syllabus Literature of the Ancient Near East
This spring (2025), I have the joy of teaching a class on the ancient literature of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Levant. This will be a fun c
Sep 29, 202413 min read
Understanding Wisdom: Pure Yahwism vs. Anti-Yahwism
As one approaches the Hebrew text in search for wisdom, one is met with several challenges, one being our language and another being our cul
Aug 26, 202312 min read
The Nephilim of Genesis 6: Monsters or Heroes?
The Nephilim of Gen 6 were likely heroes rather than hybrids of some kind
Mar 20, 20191 min read
An Ekename?
What is a nick? My son asked me today this odd question: "What is a nick?" His tiny eyes saw my confusion, so he finished: "Like...
Nov 28, 20161 min read
What books should I read?
Books? I've been recently studying for my comprehensive exams...well, I should be studying. As I study for the four eight-hour tests that...