The Septuagint, often abbreviated as LXX, is one of the most fascinating and significant documents in biblical studies. If you’ve spent time reading or studying the Bible, you may have encountered references to it, particularly when exploring the...
The claim that Genesis 1–2 is merely a plagiarized version of the Enuma Elish (you read the Enuma Elish here!) is as unfounded as it is reductive. While it is true that both texts originate in the ancient Near East and address the theme of creation...
The claim that Christianity has hidden historical information, labeled as “forbidden knowledge” by Billy Carson, is not only false but deeply ironic. Carson alleges that the Church and its leaders have suppressed knowledge that...
When studying the Old Testament, one of the questions that often arises is whether the differences found in textual variants are significant. With ancient manuscripts like the Masoretic Text, the Septuagint, the Samaritan Pentateuch, and the Dead...
When I was writing my PhD in Old Testament studies, much of my work focused on the intersection of linguistics, literary criticism, and discourse analysis. Embedded within this was a rich exploration of textual criticism—a field that fascinated me...
Let me first say that I am a fan of David Jeremiah. He’s a great preacher and a faithful, courageous follower of Jesus. Secondly, when it comes to theological discussion, I orient myself around the famous phrase, “unity in the...
I’ve said many times in many places regarding theological discussion, “Unity in the essentials, freedom in the non-essentials, and love and charity in all things!” What’s this mean? It means that God has revealed himself to...
Rapture theology, the belief that Christians will be taken up to heaven before a period of tribulation on earth, is a widely popular eschatological framework within certain evangelical circles. Made famous by the Left Behind series and reinforced by...
Second Timothy 4:3–4 says, “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They...
I get this question ALL the time. So, for a bit of background, if you’ve ever compared a Protestant Bible to a Catholic Bible, you might have noticed a difference in the number of books. Protestant Bibles typically contain 66 books, while Catholic...