Tag: ΠΑΡΑΛΕΙΠΟΜΕΝΑ
C. K. Barrett Passes Away
In yet another loss to the field of Biblical Studies, C. K. Barrett passes away (HT: Michael Halcomb).
On the Web (August 25, 2011)
On the web: James McGrath reflects on the value of liberal arts education. Emily Runde comments on the British Library’s ongoing exhibition of “illuminated” manuscripts from the “Dark” Ages, providing several stunningly vibrant page scans.
Nida Passes Away
Eugene Nida has passed away. For the official press release from the United Bible Societies, see here (HT: Nijay Gupta).
On the Web (August 24, 2011)
On the web: Alan Bandy discusses faith and scholarship. Tim Henderson discusses the possibility that σωτήρ was a late-developing nomen sacrum (part 1, part 2). Dirk Jongkind highlights some of Philip Davies’ recent comments on the Jordanian lead codices. Robert Woods reflects on reading Cicero’s On Old Age with college freshmen.
On the Web (August 19, 2011)
Recently, on the web: The Centre for Public Christianity has a three-part interview with Lynn Cohick about women in the Greco-Roman world (HT: Michael Bird, John Byron). Brian LePort discusses the future of seminary education. Tim Henderson comments on a selection from Justin Martyr’s Dialog with Trypho. Joel Willitts discusses elegance in writing.
On the Web (August 18, 2011)
Recently, on the web: Tim Henderson discusses what information Celsus provides about heresy and orthodoxy in early Christianity. Libby Nelson summarizes the state of financial aid after the removal of federal student loan subsidy for graduate students.