Isaiah - Biblical Literacy

Biblical Language Issues Inductive Study Methods Meeting the Jesus of Mark New Testament Studies NT's Use of the OT

“As” if: Mark 1:2-4 as a Single Sentence

April 11, 2019 Andrew Sargent

There is a certain beauty in translation. It is not only a science, but also an art… some would say not even a science. There are all kinds of philosophies…

Bible Backgrounds Biblical Language Issues Biblical Studies Inductive Study Methods Meeting the Jesus of Mark New Testament Studies NT's Use of the OT

Technical Terms We Only Think We Understand: Gospel in Mark 1:1

May 25, 2018 Andrew Sargent

There are many bingo phrases that Christian’s throw around at church that I am convinced they barely understand. If you ask them what their favorite terms mean, you will, more…

HAGALAH Inductive Study Methods Old Testament Studies

One is the Loneliest Isaian Authorship theory that You’ll Ever Do: A Great Reason to Read Isaiah as the Work of One Prophet

April 25, 2018 Andrew Sargent

Years ago, during my first Master’s degree, I spent on-again off-again bouts of time considering the relationship of the two stories in the middle of Isaiah to the material that…

Biblical Studies HAGALAH Old Testament Studies

How Many Hats Can One Prophet Wear?—A 2nd Reason to Reconsider Multiple Isaiah Theories

April 23, 2018 Andrew Sargent

I always wanted a mentor when I was young. I was hungry for truth and hungry for the Scriptures, but had the misfortune to find myself in a church that…

Bible Backgrounds Old Testament Studies

1 Reason I Think the Double Isaiah Vision Needs Corrective Lenses

April 20, 2018 Andrew Sargent

One of the things I’ve learned about debate is that you can present powerful, yet, utterly false arguments for almost any position you choose to take. Debate is not about…

Biblical Studies Old Testament Studies

A Handy Dandy Summary of the Major Reasons for Supporting the Incorrect Two Isaiah Theory

April 16, 2018 Andrew Sargent

Have you ever heard about the 2 Isaiah theory? If not you won’t have heard of the 3 Isaiah theory or the 4 Isaiah theory… so we’ll just generalize with…

101 Most Misunderstood Verses Bible Backgrounds Biblical Studies Biblical Theology HAGALAH New Testament Studies NT's Use of the OT Old Testament Studies

Nazarenes, Rednecks, and Other Well-meaning Slurs

January 18, 2017 Andrew Sargent

I love puzzles, always have. Growing up, I saw puzzles of all kinds as a natural exercise of my desire to be a detective someday, tracing out subtle clues to…

101 Most Misunderstood Verses Bible Backgrounds Biblical Language Issues Old Testament Studies

Becoming Like our Idols in Isaiah 44:18

August 8, 2016 Andrew Sargent

We’ve been considering the identity of the grand “HE” in Isaiah 44:18. Speaking of those who make and worship idols, Isaiah says, “They do not know; they do not understand…

101 Most Misunderstood Verses Biblical Language Issues HAGALAH Old Testament Studies

God, Idols and the Human Heart in Isaiah 44:18

August 5, 2016 Andrew Sargent

In our last post on Isaiah 44:18, “Why Is It So Hard to Translate Isaiah 44:18?” we posited the translation “They do not know; they do not understand because he…

101 Most Misunderstood Verses Biblical Language Issues

Why Is It So Hard to Translate Isaiah 44:18?

August 1, 2016 Andrew Sargent

I will never understand why it is so hard to get a good translation of Isaiah 44:18. (Actually, I do understand, but that wouldn’t have made such a catchy first…

101 Most Misunderstood Verses Biblical Language Issues Biblical Theology Old Testament Studies

The Great HE in Isaiah 44:18: Does God Keep People from Repenting?

July 29, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Who is the grand “HE” in Isaiah 44:18. Of Idol makers and Idol worshipers, Isaiah says, “They do not know; they do not understand because he plastered over their eyes…

Biblical Language Issues Biblical Theology Communication Inductive Study Methods Meeting the Jesus of Mark New Testament Studies

Beginning Mark with Beginning: Is there New Creation in Mark 1:1?

March 7, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Some words require a serious amount of cultural packaging to define… (A Technical Term is not just a different Word; it’s a different World.) …such as our past discussion on…

“As” if: Mark 1:2-4 as a Single Sentence

Technical Terms We Only Think We Understand: Gospel in Mark 1:1

One is the Loneliest Isaian Authorship theory that You’ll Ever Do: A Great Reason to Read Isaiah as the Work of One Prophet

How Many Hats Can One Prophet Wear?—A 2nd Reason to Reconsider Multiple Isaiah Theories

1 Reason I Think the Double Isaiah Vision Needs Corrective Lenses

A Handy Dandy Summary of the Major Reasons for Supporting the Incorrect Two Isaiah Theory

Nazarenes, Rednecks, and Other Well-meaning Slurs

Becoming Like our Idols in Isaiah 44:18

God, Idols and the Human Heart in Isaiah 44:18

Why Is It So Hard to Translate Isaiah 44:18?

The Great HE in Isaiah 44:18: Does God Keep People from Repenting?

Beginning Mark with Beginning: Is there New Creation in Mark 1:1?

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