I know that not everyone reads the comments on blog posts, but I thought this one worthy of “upgrading” to post status, as it says something I wanted to say but didn’t. And better. Gunner writes, quoting TMC professor Greg Behle: I’ve heard you say this before, and have adopted this method myself for a… Read More »
A second “sin” of the student that I’d like to suggest is less encompassing than the first (short-sightedness) and actually could be regarded as an example of it. The “sin” is not taking notes (or not taking good notes). I’ve told my students that the greatest mistake I made in college was not taking good… Read More »
I saw this billboard several times yesterday in Bethlehem. It expresses the desire to press forward with the “peace process” now that Gaza is “free.” A few thoughts: 1. This is a “victory” sign for the Palestinians. They “won” Gaza by terror, and if they aren’t given the West Bank (in its entirety), then they… Read More »
A few years ago I distinctly remember returning from a “Jerusalem Approaches” field trip and thinking, That was the worst trip I’ve ever been on. It wasn’t because of the students – they were great (Sp01), but it was largely because we simply couldn’t go to all the good places, because of Palestinian terrorism. And… Read More »
Earlier this week I began a series of posts on the “sins of the student,” starting with the folly of short-sightedness. I want to give a second example of short-sightedness that I see all too frequently: in the selection of classes (or assignments). One example I heard recently was of a student who was “undecided”… Read More »
A friend recently started a blog for TMS Alumni (that being alumni of The Master’s Seminary). I would be one of them, having graduated with an M.Div. in 1996 (and nearly finished with a Th.M.). Instead of posting here today, I decided to contribute to that blog. My comments are why I like A Biblical… Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I was walking through the Muslim Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem when I saw the flag of the Israel Antiquities Authority waving from a rooftop. I thought it odd and so snapped a couple of pictures. I guessed that one of the ultra-religious/nationalistic groups owned some property there… Read More »
In a comment to a previous post, I mentioned that it’s a sin for a teacher to be boring. That prompted a friend to ask me to share my thoughts on the “sins of a student.” Thus this post is the first of a few on that subject. I think that many of the readers… Read More »
In about a minute, a large group of students leave for a night on the shore of the Dead Sea and a hike around the En Gedi area tomorrow. I’m quite certain that they’ll have a miserable time, but because they’re creating their own misery, they’ll think it’s the best trip of the semester. I… Read More »
If I were living in the US, I’m sure I’d be dealing with different issues than I deal with here. Simply because of access (or lack thereof), many in the biblical studies world in the States are largely concerned with issues of language and theology. But not me. My game is historical geography. Thus, you… Read More »