“Criticizing the Bible?” This is the somewhat typical remark I get from people when I tell them about my class entitled “Old Testament Criticism.” For those who have grown up in conservative evangelical homes the words “criticism” and “Bible” do not mix. They are like oil and water. The reasons for this are myriad, some [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Biblical Criticism’
6 Dec
Taking the Old Testament to Task: Introduction
This idea has been rummaging around in my head for at least a week now and I have finally decided to do something about it. So with a cup of tea in hand I am excited to announce that I’ll be doing a series of posts on Old Testament Criticism. Before jumping in I want [...]