Category Archives: Ben Witherington

Is a History of Ancient Israel Possible? Pt 1

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Derek Leman

Is it possible to speak of the ancient history of Israel? I frequently encourage my congregation not to watch television documentaries about the Bible and history. Their mission is entertainment and controversy, not education. But through internet, television, and other … Continue reading →

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Synagogues, Church Buildings, Early Christianity

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Derek Leman

Here is a great article by Ben Witherington, one of my favorite New Testament scholars. If you don’t mind a long article and you like to know about historical and cultural backgrounds of the Bible, you will like this one. … Continue reading →

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Bockmuehl: Jesus’ Jewishness and the Historical Quest

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Derek Leman

Many thanks for a friendly reader who emailed me after my post, “Musings on Some Academic Portrayals of Jesus,” to point me to a handful of scholars I should consider. In particular, I wanted to see some of the best … Continue reading →

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Academic Theories about Yeshua

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Derek Leman

This is a list I am preparing for the first chapter of Messiah, a book I am working on for next year. I will add a few more examples by the time it is done. I would be glad to … Continue reading →

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Musings on Some Academic Portrayals of Jesus

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Derek Leman

I am working on an upcoming book, Messiah, and enjoying a great deal of reading and some re-reading of academic portraits of Jesus. I appreciate the wide variety of voices trying to get back to who Jesus was. I even … Continue reading →

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Rob Bell and Yeshua’s Education

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Derek Leman

I chose this topic today because of something Ben Witherington III said on his blog while reviewing the writings of Rob Bell. Rob is the pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. He is a wildly popular communicator … Continue reading →

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