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Aug 24

Barnabas: An Encouraging Early Church Leader

Who is Barnabas in the Bible? In part one of this two-part study, Robin Branch describes the traits that define Barnabas as an early church leader.

Sep 3

Part II—Barnabas: An Encouraging Early Church Leader

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

Who is Barnabas in the Bible? In part two of this two-part study, Robin Branch further analyzes the traits that define Barnabas as an early church leader.

Feb 1

Judith: A Remarkable Heroine, Part 2

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

This article continues Robin Gallaher Branch's earlier post discussing the character Judith, the remarkable heroine of the book bearing her name.

Dec 17

The Bible and Sexuality in South Africa

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

With the Bible used as both tool and resource, human sexuality is being openly discussed in South Africa, according to a paper presented recently by Gerald O. West at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Chicago.

May 10

With Age Comes Experience

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

During her time at the 2011 conference of the Society of Biblical Literature in San Francisco, California, BHD contributing blogger Robin Gallaher Branch enjoyed many stimulating lectures, including one by New Testament scholar Mona Tokarek LaFosse on the important role played by older women in the patriarchal society of the New Testament world. While there were certainly competing ideas about the proper role for women in society, LaFosse concludes that older women were especially valued for their ability to influence family relationships and mold, teach and guide younger women.

Apr 26

What’s Funny About the Gospel of Mark?

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

During her time at the 2011 conference of the Society of Biblical Literature in San Francisco, California, BHD contributing blogger Robin Gallaher Branch enjoyed a stimulating lecture by New Testament scholar Kelly Iverson on the role of humor in the Gospel of Mark.

Apr 2

SBL Meeting Gives New Insights on Paul

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

While attending the Society of Biblical Literature’s November 2011 conference in San Francisco, California, BHD contributing blogger Robin Gallaher Branch heard two intriguing lectures that presented new ways of thinking about the apostle Paul and his letters.

Feb 28

Getting to Know SBL’s John Kutsko

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

John F. Kutsko has been at the helm of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), the world’s oldest and largest international organization of scholars in the many fields related to Biblical studies, since July 2010.

Nov 2

Studying the Ancient Israelites

By: Reviewed by Robin Gallaher Branch

Robin Gallaher Branch reviews "Studying the Ancient Israelites" by Victor H. Matthews

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