What is the Bible’s Big Story? Part 6 This is part 6 of Dr. Ronn Johnson’s blog series. Please see my own posted thoughts of a few days ago. It’s good to think about what words we use to describe what the cross (and subsequent resurrection) accomplished. It’s...
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Wave of Egyptian Nephilim Paleobabble Headed Our Way
I just saw a news story about a 2,000 year-old sarcophagus discovered in Alexandria, Egypt. The coffin dates to the Ptolemaic era (ca. 305-30 BC). News articles have dutifully noted that the sarcophagus is 8.5 feet long. I’m trembling with excitement over what...
Some Random Thoughts About Substitutionary Atonement
I just want to post some short thoughts on Dr. Johnson’s series. He’s doing what he does best – making us think about things we take for granted. I’ve jotted down some notes and sharing them is overdue. Here are some thoughts… I believe in the concept of...
Important PEERANORMAL Podcast Series on Quantum Physics and Metaphysics
Some of you know that I host a second podcast dedicated to reviewing fringe and paranormal topics using peer-reviewed literature. It’s called PEERANORMAL. I have four co-hosts. We occasionally invite field experts depending on the topic. We’re 16 episodes...
Update on the First Century Manuscript of the Gospel of Mark: It’s Not First Century
Several years ago Dan Wallace mentioned in a debate with Bart Ehrman that a possible first-century papryus of Mark had been found. That papyrus became known as “first century Mark” in the popular arena. Finally, there’s been a definitive update on...
DARPA and Transhumanism
Just in case you haven’t had anything creep you out lately. Here you go: Resident Evil? DARPA Unveils Genetic “Tuning” To Fight Chemical, Radiation Attacks Of course. This would never lead to anything else.
A Key Resource for the Intersection of Ancient Judaism and Christianity
I’m speaking here of the 3-volume Commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Midrash (3 vols.), by Hermann L. Strack and Paul Billerbeck. It is frequently referenced by scholarly New Testament commentaries (especially those on the four gospels). To this...
Frank Viola’s New Book, Insurgence
Some of you may know the name Frank Viola. Frank has published several best-selling books in the wider Christian world. He spent a lot of time reading through and blogging about (very favorably) my own book, The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of...
Did NASA Announce It Has Found Life on Mars or Outer Space?
Short answer: No. But to read the click-bait headlines circulating on the internet in the last couple of days, you’d think so. All you need to do is read NASA’s own announcement — just the first paragraph: NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new...
PEERANORMAL Episode 15: Quantum Physics and Metaphysics: Part 1
This episode launches a series on quantum mechanics and its presumed relationship to metaphysical ideas, religion, theology, and the paranormal. During the series we’ll be joined by Dr. Rob (“Putty”) Putman, who holds a PhD in theoretical quantum physics, but now...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #5
The first four profiles and topics for the upcoming Naked Bible Conference (Dallas, August 18) were: Dr. Bill Arnold: “Israel in, among, or against Its Neighbors? A Singular Israel in a Pluralistic World“ Dr. Archie Wright: “The Reception of the...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #4
Our fourth speaker and topic profile for the inaugural Naked Bible Conference in Dallas, TX on August 18 is Dr. William (“Rusty”) Osborne. I’ve alluded to Dr. Osborne’s work on the Naked Bible Podcast several times. His dissertation was on tree...
Have You Subscribed to FringePop321 Yet?
If not, you need to. Really. FringePop321 is a YouTube channel. I’m the host. Every week we release a new video of me trying to inject some sanity into a fringe topic — paleobabble, fringe archaeology, ancient aliens, paranormal topics, etc. Just go to the...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #3
Over the last couple days I’ve profiled the topics of Dr. Bill Arnold (panbabylonianism) and Dr. Archie Wright (Satan in Second Temple literature and the NT). Today the focus is Dr. John Hilber, whose session is entitled, “Since When Is Literal...
The PDF Handbook to my second novel, The Portent
Do you read my science fiction? Well those of you who read The Portent, the sequel to The Facade, know that The Portent ended with a riddle for readers. Part of the riddle and a clue was in the book, while part was in a companion handbook. The riddle was part of a...