Bibles

Scot McKnight invited me to respond to questions about John Goldingay's translation of the Old Testament, The First Testament. Here are my responses just posted on Scot's blog,… — February 18, 2019

What do you keep track of? People keep track of calories, expenses, water consumption, sex, bills, medications, vacation time, chores, taxes.  Why do we record these things?  When… — April 20, 2018

I often hear someone say, "I'm going to read through the whole Bible this year."   I don't say it, but I think, "Yeah, that's not going to happen." … — April 11, 2018

The twitter account has been going for almost a year, but the moment you've all been waiting for, the newest version of the Bible, in that special language… — June 3, 2016

What is the new Story of God Bible Commentary series?  I'm glad you asked. To answer your questions about the SGBC, Zondervan has prepared a short video (2… — October 21, 2013

When you're looking at a book on Amazon, there's a blue tab that says, "Look inside" to allow you to magically look at some content, a free sample… — August 6, 2013

So Einstein's Bible was just sold for $68,500 at an auction in New York. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57591466/bible-signed-by-einstein-fetches-$68500-in-nyc-auction/ How much is your Bible worth? Einstein's inscription says (translated from the German)… — June 28, 2013

The big thing today is Easter.  Jesus rose from the dead.  Everything is small in comparison. Last night at dinner, my son Nate said, "Hey, the last episode… — March 31, 2013

This Saturday (March 30) at 9:00 pm a documentary entitled "The Bible and You" will air on CTS (a Canadian Network). It will include interviews from famous people:… — March 27, 2013

Typically, I find out about important things to watch on TV after they air, but this time I've programmed my DVR four days early. This Sunday (March 3),… — March 1, 2013

Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (Psalm 119:36). If you don't know Hebrew, it's helpful to read an Old Testament verse in multiple… — July 1, 2012

Your decrees are my delight, they are my counselors (Psalm 119:24 NRSV). Once again the psalmist "delights" in the commands of God.  The word "delight" appears ten times in… — March 25, 2012

From David Smith, a preacher from Texas: 5 reasons to use your bound Bible & not your smartphone in church |. I have a dumb phone, so this isn't… — December 3, 2011

Does it ever seem like there are too many translations of the Bible?  My software program BibleWorks has over 40 English translations.  Since I teach Old Testament, people… — November 17, 2011

My previous post ("I hate Study Bibles") generated more interest than many of my posts, so just like Hollywood, I thought it warranted a sequel.  Just to be… — October 29, 2011

I love the Bible.  I've devoted my life to the teaching of God's word.  But I have a confession to make. I hate Study Bibles.  Not the actual… — October 26, 2011