The Old Testament Laws and Their Modern Application
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Craig Keener helps explain the context of Israel's laws by pointing out that many of the laws were admittedly meant to limit sin, not abolish it altogether.
The Old Testament Laws in Their Ancient Context
In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Craig Keener works through other ancient law codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi, and highlights both the similarities and contrasts with the biblical law.
The Meaning of the Tabernacle in the Old Testament
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Craig Keener helps situate the Tabernacle in its ancient context, noting both its similarities and contrasts with other temples in the region.
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part IV)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part III)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part II)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part I)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
Framing the Middle Psalms (Books II and III of the Psalter)
Sometimes life challenges are our own doing. Other times, it's the evil intentions of enemies, bouts with illness, or catastrophic events. In all circumstances, the book of Psalms awaits our careful reading.
Christians Should Read the Apocrypha
Many Christians refer to the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments as the "silent years." In today's Seven Minute Seminary, Caleb Friedeman suggests that this is a mistake.
The Cultural Background of the Bible
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Scott T. Carroll shows how whether it be athletic references, or family structures, familiarizing ourselves with the ancient world can help us understand the Bible's message more profoundly.
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