I have assigned my “Introduction to Old Testament” students to interview a “real biblical scholar.” Students will collaboratively come up with questions for their interviews during October, and conduct their interviews by phone or Skype in early November. They will then write a report on their interview. Here is how I describe the report to [...]
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Summary: Students whose textbook cites primary literature (like the Bible) should keep that primary literature open before them while reading the textbook.
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Summary: Biblical Studies Carnival xlvi is up.
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Summary: Students should ask themselves: could I have written this piece without ever having taken this course?
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Summary: Colin writes about what the Bible is not, and what it is. Also, a few words on being surprised by reading.
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More proof, if any were needed, that I need new minions: how have I not been made aware of these guys? Hat tip to Bryan at Hevel.
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