Tag Archives: Peter Enns

A Sojourn in Egypt

Posted on June 21, 2016 by rjs5

Out of Egypt I called my son. (Hosea 11:1) Sojourns in Egypt plays an important role in the sweep of Scripture running from the opening frames of the story of Abraham and the covenant promise in Genesis 12 through the … Continue reading →

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Is It (or “OT”) All About Land?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by rjs5

Pete Enns has a couple of interesting posts recently: And the main point of the entire Old Testament is…. followed by The gospel and the transformation of Israel’s story beyond its borders. These posts are worth some thought and some … Continue reading →

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Adam, Adam, Adam … Wright

Posted on July 23, 2013 by rjs5

All together now … Duck, Duck, Duck, Gray Duck. I prefer this to pin the tail on the donkey. In this game someone is in the middle, someone is it, and we get to chase each other around in circles … Continue reading →

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The Bible Is Not the Center

Posted on January 3, 2013 by rjs5

The Bible has always played an unimpeachable role in Christianity … It is not, however, the central focus of Christian faith. That position belongs to God, and Christians are called to trust him. … Coming to the realization that the … Continue reading →

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Finally in Print! (and a question about Moses)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by rjs5

Last April I posted on a new e-book by Peter Enns and Jared Byas designed to introduce normal people (whatever this means) to the book of Genesis … the most controversial, misunderstood, and abused book of the Bible. I concluded … Continue reading →

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Promise and Fulfillment?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by rjs5

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his … Continue reading →

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My Bible – A Jew’s Perspective

Posted on November 29, 2012 by rjs5

The first essay in the new book by Marc Zvi Brettler (Brandeis University), Peter Enns (Eastern University) and Daniel J. Harrington (Boston College), The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically & Religiously, is by Brettler. In … Continue reading →

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The Roles of Biblical Criticism

Posted on November 15, 2012 by rjs5

The introduction to the new book by  Marc Brettler (Brandeis University), Peter Enns (Eastern University) and Daniel J. Harrington (Boston College), The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically & Religiously, provides a brief sketch of the … Continue reading →

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The Bible and the Believer

Posted on November 8, 2012 by rjs5

A couple of years ago Pete Enns, along with  Marc Brettler (Brandeis University) and Daniel J. Harrington (Boston College) participated in a panel discussion at The University of Pennsylvania on “The Challenge of Reading the Bible Today: Can the Bible … Continue reading →

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A Conversation About Genesis

Posted on October 11, 2012 by rjs5

We’ve been looking at the question of beginnings from the perspective of the early church fathers using Peter Bouteneff’s book. The post Tuesday concentrated on Basil – and his Hexaemeron.  But it is also useful to listen to what contemporary … Continue reading →

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