Jeremy Thompson

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  • Biblical Studies Courses on Sale

    I noticed today the Teaching Company has a lot of their Biblical (and Religious) Studies courses on sale.  I don’t think they normally have this many on sale, and I’m not sure how long it lasts but here’s a list: Beginnings of Judaism Between Cross and Crescent: Jewish Civilization from Mohammed to Spinoza Biblical Wisdom…

  • David and Goliath – Saints Will Win (Reader Response)

    Today’s Old Testament lectionary reading was on David and Goliath.  And, as I interacted with the text I couldn’t help but feel that it speaks to the New Orleans Saints – Minnesota Vikings NFC Championship Game coming up this Sunday.  Goliath obviously represents the Minnesota Vikings because of their franchise’s playoff history.  And, David obviously…

  • "I Believe" (i.e. Saints are going to the SuperBowl) – Cowboy Mouth

    Just in case that last one wasn’t enough, here you go.  “New Orleans Saints are going to the SuperBowl”!  Doubters feel free NOT to comment below. Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon (Sublime version) Live’s “Heaven” and General…

  • Not a Rap Fan, But I can Get into This

    You’re probably going to be hearing a good bit from me over the next two and half weeks as the New Orleans Saints go on to dominate the superbowl.  Here’s a little something to start you off: Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm…

  • Daniel McClellan & Doug Chaplin on Richard Dawkins & Aid for Haiti

    Daniel McClellan and Doug Chaplin are two bloggers that I enjoy reading a lot.  They have both drawn attention to a relief effort being made by Richard Dawkins for the recent earthquake in Haiti.  Daniel is a little more hopeful; Doug is a bit more disappointed.  These are interesting takes on the topic, and I…

  • Brooke Lester on Genesis 1:1

    Long weekends have slowed down my blogging a bit over the last couple of weeks.  But, I’m going to get a couple of posts out today (I hope).  First, I wanted to point my readers to a helpful post by Brooke Lester on Genesis 1:1.  He deals with one of the important translation issues that…

  • BiblioBlog Rankings 01/17

    Hey everyone! Here are the BiblioBlog rankings for this week.  I have an idea for a new site to host the rankings, as that is not the purpose of this blog.  But, I want to do it well and am trying to elicit help from a few other people.  So, please bear with me for…

  • Here's Something You May Have Missed at SBL New Orleans

    Mmmmm…… A nice big slice of homemade king cake:

  • A Little More U2 for You – "Gloria"

    And, now on the lighter side.  A lot you have been clicking through and listening to the U2 song I posted the other day.  Here’s another of my favorites with 80’s digs even (lyrics here): U2 “Gloria” Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon…

  • Forget Education Reform – John Loftus Says Everyone Can Get a College Degree

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