For part one of my review, see here. Part two here. (Amazon link to the book.) I wanted to touch on a few issues before finishing up with Carroll. Continue Reading
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Changes to the Website: Now at joshualmann.com
This evening I made some significant changes to this website, many of which are hardly noticeable. (Das ist Gut!) The Short Story I migrated my site from sakeoftruth.com to joshualmann.com. I have also changed a few other things that made the whole migration work. Using 301 redirects, all the old links from within and without… Continue Reading
Turin Shroud Recently Dated 300 BC to 400 AD (I have my doubts)
The Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth bearing the image of a bearded, possibly crucified man, who some believe was Jesus, has surfaced in the news once again. The Telegraph recently reported research from the University of Padua that dates the material earlier than medieval times: The Turin Shroud is not a medieval forgery, as… Continue Reading
Huggins on the James Ossuary
My friend, Ron Huggins, has noted some “Overlooked Aspects of the Case” regarding the James Ossuary debate. Most importantly, he questions whether the first part of the inscription might rather be the forged part instead of the latter: If there is any forgery at all it did not occur by the name “brother of Jesus” being added to… Continue Reading
On Starting a Blog: What's Your Purpose?
I get asked from time to time, mostly by friends, about my thoughts on the pros and cons of blogging, especially in the biblical studies niche. I include here part of a response I sent a friend recently. ——————— As for blogging, I understand your concern. I started my current joshualmann.com blog in 2008 (I think it… Continue Reading
Reflecting on Le Donne's Reflection on Internet Media vs. Bricks and Mortar Libraries
Anthony Le Donne reflects on a TEDs talk he recently listened to, particularly raising important issues about the effect of shifts in media on culture. I’ve thought a lot about how shifts to online and social media might impact biblical studies in the next generation (and its not all negative, just as previous shifts in… Continue Reading
Writing a Book (or Dissertation or Thesis, etc.) is Simple
It’s a simple task to write, but it isn’t necessarily easy, as the following shows: With thanks to John Saddington. By the way, I’ve begun gathering information and advice to incorporate in an ebook for anyone interested in better writing (e.g., theses, essays, etc.). The goal is to be thorough yet concise. Topics include research,… Continue Reading
Tim Tebow: An Attempt at Objectivity
Discussions of Tim Tebow are as polarizing as politics! Folks tend to split on the issue, and in their fighting, move to extremes. And if the debate is a fire, media coverage of Tebow has served as gallons and gallons of fuel poured upon it. What follows here is an attempt to summarize some key… Continue Reading
Biblical Studies Quote of the . . .
Most people don’t realize that their PhD thesis has already been written until they are two years into it. Anthony Le Donne via The Jesus Blog Continue Reading
Words I'll Avoid in Thesis Writing
I spent a great deal of the previous week reading and began to notice a few words and phrases that authors (especially biblical scholars) like to use, and in my opinion, abuse, by either overusing them or misusing them. So here starts a new series perhaps. Word(s) to Avoid: Famous(ly) The truth is that when… Continue Reading