Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. As I have been studying through the history of the text of Scripture, its transmission, and the realities of access to it in the ancient world, I have been thinking through the practical implications Paul’s exhortation in 1 Timothy 4:13 … Continue reading Devoted to the Public Reading of Scripture? A Case for an Increased Emphasis upon the Public Reading
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An Ancient Christian Creed: A Look at 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
In light of the approach of Easter, I wanted to take some time to consider the resurrection of Jesus, specifically looking at the significance of 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. It is widely believed that this passage contains an early Christian creed that dates to within a few years of the crucifixion of Jesus. To frame our … Continue reading An Ancient Christian Creed: A Look at 1 Corinthians 15:3-8