The Bible and Interpretation

Paul & Judaism

By Charles David Isbell

In an earlier article on this site, I addressed the understanding of Judaism on display by the authors of the Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke). In this article, I wish to examine the Judaism of Paul, his use of the Scriptures and methods of argumentation. I will also take a brief look at the differences between his theology and the theological perspectives of the gospel writers, all of whom composed their works well after Paul had written his NT epistles. See complete essay

Science or Politics? Where is the Oldest Archaeological Journal, PEQ, Headed?

By Rami Arav

In an editorial published recently in the Palestine Exploration Quarterly (PEQ 140:1, 1-2), Professor Philip Davies, Chairman of the Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF), attempted to explain why the Anglo-German conference mutually planned and scheduled by the PEF and the Deutscher Palästina-Verein (DPV) to take place in Jerusalem in April/May 2017 was canceled. See complete essay