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Sin–Chapter 11
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Ben Witherington
SIN–CHAPTER 11 In Chapter 11 of his study,. Gary Anderson focuses on texts (Biblical and rabbinic) that he believes are of relevance to the discussion of the concept of a treasury in heaven, and of almsgiving to the poor as a way of making deposits in that treasury which will provide and pay…
The Art of Motion–Andy McKee
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Ben Witherington
As most of you know I am a string player (guitars, violin etc.) and I know talent when I see it. Here is an enjoyable introduction to Andy McKee. This song is in the tradition of Michael Hedges.. I will be posting more 🙂 Enjoy
Lands of the Bible— The Dead Sea and those Scrolls
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Ben Witherington
So who is that dude in the Dead Sea with the T-shirt that reads Med. Sea (with a blue fish) and below that Red Sea (with a Red fish) and finally below that Dead Sea (with a dead fish)? Yep, that me, last month filming new DVDs. In my life time, the most hyped archaeological…
Sin— Chapter 10
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Ben Witherington
SIN–CHAPTER 1O Anderson begins his tenth chapter by quoting a couple of church fathers that provide evidence that sin and salvation were seen in mercantile terms, in terms of credits and debits, benefits and deficits. The quote from the Epistle to Diogenetus is worth repeating–“For what else could cover our sins but his…
Brazilian Baby Dances (the Samba) for Joy
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Ben Witherington
The New Face of Evangelicalism
By
Ben Witherington
There is a new program on ABC at 2:30p.m. on Tuesdays entitled Beliefs. Here is one of the episodes that alter reader Carey Hughes found.
Lands of the Bible—Sardis
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Ben Witherington
Without question one of my favorite sites to visit and revisit is Sardis, home of the fancy synagogue and even fancier gymnasium lovingly restored by a team from Harvard. The picture immediately above is of the Torah shrine portion of the synagogue (built after the NT era) which attests to the social status and economic wherewithall…
Lands of the Bible 2010–Laodicea and Hierapolis II
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Ben Witherington
Hierapolis, today known as Pammukale (cotton castle) has also been undergoing an upgrade including an upgrade of imaginative signs. The town gets its modern name from the limestone cliffs that characterize the area and the hot springs that people since antiquity have come here to take advantage. From a Christian point of view however this town became…
Yahweh or No Way: Vatican endorses Blues Brothers…and Glenn Beck: Part Two
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Ben Witherington
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Prophet Glenn Beck – Father Guido Sarducci www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News
Yahweh or No Way: Vatican endorses Blues Brothers…and Glenn Beck: Part One
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Ben Witherington
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Yahweh Or No Way – The Blues Brothers & Glenn Beck www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News
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