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It’s a Keeper
I normally pass on my copies of BR after I have read them, but the August issue is a “keeper” thanks to Bernhard Lang’s glossary of God’s many names. I plan to keep it on my reference shelf.
Bible Review
Bible Review opens the realm of Biblical scholarship to a non-academic audience. World-renown scholars detail the latest in Biblical interpretation and why it matters. These important pieces are paired with stunning art, which makes the text come to life before your eyes. Anyone interested in the Bible should read this seminal magazine.
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Shaking the Foundations
Jots & Tittles
Moses & Co. on Trial
From Hesed to Agape
Seeing God
Out of Context
The prohibition against seething a kid in its mother’s milk appears three times in the Bible, in two very different contexts. In Exodus, it appears twice in discussions of agricultural practices; in Deuteronomy, it is the last item in a list of animals considered unfit for human consumption. None of the contexts seems relevant to the prohibition, leading author Jack Sasson to speculate about its original meaning and intent.
Should Cheeseburgers Be Kosher?
Mel Gibson’s Passion Play
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