…of guilt-free blogging. Blue Gal reminds me that May is National “It’s Okay If I Don’t Blog Today” Month. Have a good day. [Six Days Remain… was written by G. Brooke Lester for Anumma.com and was originally posted on 2010/05/25. Except as noted, it is © 2010 G. Brooke Lester and licensed for re-use only [...]
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Summary: I am trying to learn something of the history and development of eastern religions in Korea, and am somewhat hampered by my lack of preparation in the “eastern religions” part. And in the “Korea” part.
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Summary: Can anyone suggest introductory, textbook-type readings on the development of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in Korea?
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Summary: In what ways does your institution recognize the continuing indispensability of women’s scholarship? How does it “high five” women who join its ranks?
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Summary: Commencement, AWOL profs, and all-about-me-ism.
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Summary: To what course work do these fifty-year seminary alums attribute some of their most important preparation for ministry? Read and see (*cough*…Bible… *cough*).
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Summary: On the occasion of their final exam, I brought my Biblical Hebrew students an Old-Testament-correct snack of unleavened barley cakes and date syrup.
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Summary: The current issue of Kids Discover is titled, “Mesopotamia,” and is simply unbelievable. Biblical and ancient Near East scholars should refuse food and drink until they get a copy.
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Summary: How do you find yourself in the deep end of the pool and under the microscope in your work these days?
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