Themes of the Psalter
At first, the Psalter may appear to be a disparate conglomeration of haphazardly compiled poetry. However, a biblical-theological awareness reflecting upon motifs within the psalms provides a thematic context that not only exposes the Psalter’s unity, but also...Canonical Context of the Five Scrolls
The Five Scrolls have a long and storied history ranging from questionable canonicity to moral ambiguity. Robert Williamson identifies Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, and the Song of Songs as the five forgotten books that barely made the cut, but eventually...Canonical Consciousness of the Psalter
One of the few concepts that most scholars agree upon is that context is crucial for proper biblical interpretation. Canonical consciousness is certainly one of the most powerful contextual tools available to the interpreter. As opposed to focusing solely on...Genre of Biblical Wisdom Literature
Identifying the genre of biblical wisdom literature may be more difficult than any other type of literature. Regarding the book of Proverbs, some scholars assume an overall disunity where random, pithy sayings have been compiled over decades or centuries....Hebel in Ecclesiastes
Determining the definition of the word hebel is key to understanding and interpreting the book of Ecclesiastes. The following brief analysis argues for a uniform translation of the term. Substantive support for a uniform translation will draw from three directions:...Old Testament Covenants in Latter Prophets
Old Testament CovenantsWilliamson highlights several important concepts that contribute to a further understanding of the issues related to the Old Testament covenants. First, although Williamson denies an Adamic covenant due to the lack of textual support, the...Dispensationalism vs Covenantalism in Ezekiel
Progressive Dispensationalism and Progressive CovenantalismProgressive dispensationalism and progressive covenantalism understand the fulfillment of the promises concerning the restoration of Israel in the Old Testament prophets quite differently. According to Robert...Ezekiel 36:16-32 – Interpretive Issues
Reflections on the Rhetorical Features and Literary GenreThe following summarizes a few brief reflections on the rhetorical features and literary genre of the passage as a whole. Regarding literary structure, the entire book of Ezekiel forms a chiastic arrangement....Judges: Iconography and Culture
IntroductionThe cultural milieu of any particular ancient society creates a retroactive version of empathy that places the reader inside the shoes of individuals from thousands of years ago. Iconography provides a similar experience but provides images that act as a...
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