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  Christian Academic Writing: A Guide for Scholars by Benjamin L. Merkle and Adrianne Cheek Miles is a practical, well-structured guide designed to assist students, particularly those in theological or Christian academic contexts, in developing strong writing skills. The book offers a clear and accessible framework for navigating the complexities of academic writing while maintaining the distinctive features of Christian scholarship. The strength of this book lies in its comprehensive approach, addressing both the theoretical foundations and the practical aspects of academic writing. Merkle and Miles provide valuable insights into the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising, which will be especially helpful for students new to scholarly writing. Their emphasis on the importance of clarity, precision, and coherent argumentation reflects a commitment to ensuring that students communicate their ideas effectively. What sets Christian Academic Writing apa

John’s Prologue is a feat of Christological midrash on Gen 1:1, intentionally merged with scriptural witness to God’s creative speech-acts, primitive confessions of the pre-existent Son of God, Jewish Hellenistic wisdom traditions, messianic discourse, and fashioned in such a way as to deliberately resource and resonate with tropes in Greco Roman philosophy.   Essentially, John takes the Logos as a malleable yet popular concept in Greco-Roman philosophy for cosmic rationality. He brings the Logos into an intertwining revelation in Jewish wisdom traditions and recedes it with Christological meaning.

CROSS POST FROM PREVIOUS BLOG  Timothy Ashley's   The Book of Numbers , part of the   New International Commentary on the Old Testament   (NICOT) series, is a monumental work of biblical scholarship that offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most neglected books in the Old Testament. Numbers, often seen as a collection of wilderness stories and census reports, comes alive in Ashley’s hands as a deeply theological, literary, and historical text that continues to speak meaningfully to the modern world. Ashley’s work is marked by scholarly rigor, theological depth, and pastoral sensitivity, making it an essential resource for anyone studying or teaching Numbers. Ashley’s commentary follows the structure of the biblical text, moving systematically through the key sections of Numbers: the census lists, the wilderness journey, the laws and rituals, the rebellions, and the preparations for entering the Promised Land. What is particularly noteworthy about Ashley&#

1. The Healing as a Sign of Jesus' Divine Authority In John’s Gospel, miracles are often referred to as “signs” that reveal something deeper about Jesus' divine nature. The healing at Bethesda is no exception. As Andreas J. Köstenberger emphasizes in his commentary on John's Gospel, this sign is not merely an act of compassion but a revelation of Jesus’ divine authority over sickness, time, and religious law (Köstenberger, John). The man had been paralyzed for thirty-eight years, symbolizing an extended period of hopelessness. By healing him instantly, Jesus demonstrates his power over even the most entrenched suffering. The fact that the healing takes place on the Sabbath adds another layer to the narrative. In Jewish tradition, the Sabbath was sacred, a day when no work could be done. By choosing to heal on this day, Jesus reveals not only his compassion but also his unique role as Lord of the Sabbath. Köstenberger highlights that this miracle directly challenges the exis