A good biblical scholar realizes that others are smarter than he is. [Read more…]
Academic Jobs in Biblical Studies and Theology: Apr 9 – 21, 2018
The last two weeks have seen about 2 dozen new jobs open up, including 4 director positions, half a dozen OT posts, and a good mix of other theology and biblical studies related positions. Jobs are to be had from Edinburgh to Athens, Kansas to Finland. Happy hunting! [Read more…]
A Fresh Approach to New Testament Scribal Habits
by Alan Taylor Farnes
In 2007, James R. Royse published his exceptional study on the scribal habits of six early New Testament papyri. In his work, Royse revolutionized text critics’ understanding of the text-critical canon lectio brevior potior or, “the shorter reading is preferred”1 by demonstrating that the scribes he studied tended to omit more than they added. In its place he coined a new canon which he called lectio longior potior or, “the longer reading is preferred.” [Read more…]
Schedule for St Andrews Atonement Symposium is Live
TheLAB is pleased to release the schedule for the 2018 St Andrews Symposium for Biblical and Early Christian Studies (see below). The symposium includes plenary addresses from Christian Eberhart, Deborah Rooke, David Moffitt, David P. Wright, Martha Himmelfarb, Carol Newsom, Catrin Williams, and N. T. Wright, as well as over 50 short papers from junior and senior scholars from the UK, US, Europe, and Asia. To register for the symposium, please use this link.
Crispin Fletcher-Louis’ Top Ten Tips for Younger Scholars Who Want to Make It:
Editor’s note: Crispin Fletcher-Louis has disrupted our normal series on “What makes a good Biblica Scholar or Theologian?” with a title of his own making. We’ll let it slide, because his advice is just that good. Enjoy the read, and keep an eye out for his book (below) on Logos in the coming months. [Read more…]
Mark Seifrid Reviews Logos 7 (Deutsch)
by Mark Seifrid
I just received the Logos 7 (Deutsch) package. It turns out to be a quite impressive collection, with some nice surprises. [Read more…]
Katie Marcar on “What Makes a good Biblical Scholar or Theologian?”
A good biblical scholar is discerning. This discernment is exercised at key points in the research process. First, a good scholar chooses worthwhile research projects to invest time in. Time is a limited commodity, so choosing the right project is paramount. [Read more…]
Why the Publication of Bonhoeffer’s Works in German and English is so Profound
Editor’s note: Today we honor of the 73rd anniversary of the death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I asked my friend and Durham colleague, Jameson Ross, to write a short piece on the significance of the publication of the critical edition of Bonhoeffer’s Works in both German and English. The release of these dual sets is a monumental achievement, and every theologian (whether academic, pastor, or layperson) should seriously consider adding this comprehensive collection of Bonhoeffer’s writings to their Logos library and reading list. Jameson tells us why below. [Read more…]
Academic Jobs in Biblical Studies and Theology: Mar 26 – Apr 7, 2018
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Numerous fresh jobs on offer in all disciplines, including a solid showing by the UK. Other jobs are to be found from Boston to Princeton, Germany to South Africa. [Read more…]
Christian Scholars, Consider Your Vocation
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by Tavis Bohlinger
Even though a career in academia will be out of reach for most PhDs in biblical studies, (and theology, church history, etc.), there is no reason that biblical scholarship should be abandoned. Believing scholars of the Bible in any subdiscipline are extremely important for the health and life of the church. [Read more…]