Category Archives: ANE

Review: Against the Gods by John Currid

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Peter Green

John. D. Currid, Against the Gods: The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament, (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2013), 160 pages. I would like to thank Crossway for providing me a review copy. Amazon | Crossway Overview John Currid, professor of Old … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority”

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Stephanie Lowery

There are all sorts of good books: ones that are thought-provoking, ones with polished writing that flows smoothly, and ones that are enjoyable too. Then there are books that go further: they include all these aspects, as well as being … Continue reading →

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New Publication on Ezekiel by Daniel Block

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Carmen Imes

The latest entry in Daniel Block’s growing bibliography is now in print! Dr. Block has long been known for his fine 2-volume commentary on Ezekiel in the NICOT series.  It is widely used in both seminaries and university classrooms (The … Continue reading →

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Review: On the Reliability of the OT by K. A. Kitchen

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Peter Green

K. A. Kitchen, On the Reliability of the Old Testament, (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003), 684 pages. I would like to thank Eerdmans for providing me a review copy. Amazon | Eerdmans Kenneth Kitchen’s book examining the evidence for the reliability of … Continue reading →

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in the works . . . by Daniel Block

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Carmen Imes

Dr. Daniel Block must be one of the most productive writers on the planet. Since I arrived at Wheaton to study under him just 18 months ago he has published 4 books, with 6 others in various stages of preparation, … Continue reading →

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On Accommodation and God’s Sovereignty

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Peter Green

I’ve been thinking about the idea of divine accommodation a lot recently, due mainly to my research on the ancient Near East (ANE) creation and flood stories. Reading Richard Hess’ book, Israelite Religions, over Christmas break also sparked some thoughts. … Continue reading →

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Wheaton Archaeology Lecture Series: Harry Hoffner on Hittite Kingship

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Carmen Imes

Archaeology Lecture by Dr. Harry Hoffner Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 7 – 9pm BGC 534 Wheaton College is pleased to host Dr. Harry Hoffner, professor emeritus of the University of Chicago, for a lecture entitled, “Getting to be King and Staying There: … Continue reading →

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