The Exegetical Thesis as (Digital) Storytelling

Posted on January 30, 2012 by anummabrooke

The “exegesis project” is a The Big Project for masters students in a biblical studies course. Usually, it’s a paper, of course. This term, I hope to encourage students in my “Book of Daniel” to consider doing the project in the form of “Digital Storytelling.” I realize that this calls for a two-part explanation: What [...]

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Ask a Biblical Scholar Anything

Posted on August 26, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: Ideas for a site, “Ask a Biblical Scholar Anything,” on analogy with the successful “Ask a Biologist Anything” site.

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Students, You’re on Notice!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: Random anecdote proves conclusively that form criticism and writing are both Not Hard. Students everywhere officially On Notice.

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What I’m Reading: Eastern Religions Edition

Posted on May 24, 2010 by anummabrooke

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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A Little Help? History of Eastern Religions in Korea

Posted on May 21, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: Can anyone suggest introductory, textbook-type readings on the development of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in Korea?

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Kids Discover: Mesopotamia

Posted on May 6, 2010 by anummabrooke

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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Sting Like a Bee: Waking the Sleeping God (Context of Scripture)

Posted on April 12, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: Like the Hittite god Telipinu, the God of Israel may sleep soundly while the righteous undergo persecution. Fortunately, God can be awakened with a careful combination of slaps and strokes.

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Context of Scripture: And When I Say, “Context”…

Posted on March 25, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: COS today: a letter about logs, and 12-Dynasty propaganda, both more exciting than it sounds.

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Barley Flour, Pita, and “Oven Spring”

Posted on March 19, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: early experiments with making 100% barley loaves on a flat stone.

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A Middle-Eastern Origin for Small Dogs

Posted on March 15, 2010 by anummabrooke

Summary: Small dogs originate in ancient Near East?

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