The following is a link to a parallel translation involving four English versions of 4Q525. This particular Dead Sea Scroll is identified with other Sapiential (ie.: wisdom) texts that have provided helpful details regarding the perspective of a particular sect (likely that of the Essenes) within Judaism identified with Qumran. 4Q525 also provides an early example of writing that closely resembles Christ’s Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. I have created this document for those interested in the study of the DSS’s and yet possess little Hebrew understanding. Working through the text in this format will aid the reader in appreciating the work involved in publishing the contents of the DSS’s as well as in identifying the different renderings of this document.
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Founders Journal · Spring 2004 · pp. 25-28
Founders Journal · Winter 2003 · pp. 10-12,16
I can remember my delight upon receiving Keach’s Preaching from the Types and Metaphors of the Bible several years ago. It was intriguing to see the internal relationships that exist within the pages of Scripture. From Adam to the exile, from the tabernacle to the Sabbath we find tremendous examples of the types that are incorporated in Scripture. They not only prove helpful in moving the story of redemptive history along, but also serve as thickening agents of God’s gracious plot (thanks to Steve Rives for this metaphor). However, I’ve encountered instances
It’s been two weeks now since the annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention. The dust is settled and I’ve caught up (it’s always a ministerial sprint when returning from convention activities). In the midst of catching up, I’ve given the proceedings a lot of thought. I’ll be praying about the following matters:
About the Conference…
“Delight yourself in the Lord;
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