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of course, that Christology has any weight to throw around in the first place, and if it does, wh... more of course, that Christology has any weight to throw around in the first place, and if it does, what is the significance. Both sides of the Christ-centered debate generally agree that Christ should be preached but the justifications center on methodological considerations as well, considerations which are almost identical, or at least analogous to Christology. In surveying Christological methodology and homiletical methodology, both wrestle with a tension of approaches -from below‖ and -from above.‖ As Jürgen Moltmann notes, -This tension is itself a characteristic of Christian faith, for the confession of Christian faith always has two aspects: the earthly and the eternal, the particular and the universal, the temporal and the eschatological.‖ 1

The debate on the relevance, need, and method of Christ-centered preaching is one which may never... more The debate on the relevance, need, and method of Christ-centered preaching is one which may never end. Such debate is good for the field of homiletics, but there are some shortcomings of the current debate. One such shortcoming is the lack of any conversation on the relationship between Christ, the Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit. In this paper, I examine the relationship between the Word (both Incarnate and written) and the Holy Spirit. I will survey Reformed and Lutheran understandings of the relationship between written Word and Spirit. I then note where Baptists differ. Were this difference fully developed it might look something like the coinherence of Scripture and Spirit found in the theology of Pilgram Marpeck. Marpeck's understanding of coinherence of Scripture and Word has implications for homiletics. First, coinherence supplies a fine-tuned rationale for Christ-centered preaching-to preach the text is to preach Christ because all of the text proceeds from him. Second, coinherence provides further justification for the conception of the preacher as a herald, an image that often seems undercut in modern literature in homiletics.

Brooke has done extensive work on the commentaries on Genesis. Much of his work is seminal for th... more Brooke has done extensive work on the commentaries on Genesis. Much of his work is seminal for these documents and thus, as with any writing on this topic, much of his work will be referenced in this paper.

Primer on Ugaritic. New York: Cambridge, 2007. vii–xv + 226 pp. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-521-87933-0... more Primer on Ugaritic. New York: Cambridge, 2007. vii–xv + 226 pp. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-521-87933-0. $49.99. Paperback. This primer was designed and intended primarily to be a popular introduction into the basics of the Ugaritic for students with a strong foundation in biblical Hebrew. That the student is the intended audience is apparent in a few factors, namely, in the order and method of presentation of the Ugaritic language. Both Schniedewind and Hunt are well-known within the field, Schnie-dewind chairing the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, a professor of Biblical Studies at UCLA. Also, Hunt formerly taught at Azusa Pacific University and Fuller Theological Seminary. The introductory chapter presents a brief overview of the rest book. In summary, the authors believe that Ugaritic grammar is acquired through the reading of texts (p. 3). With that Schnie-dewind and Hunt begin the reader with Ugaritic letters (correspondences) as they are generally easier than Ba‗al epics, the authors stating that ―starting Ugaritic with the Ba‗al Cycle is akin to introducing Biblical Hebrew by an inductive study of Job‖ (p. 3). The authors also deem letters as better overall introductions to Ugaritic grammar, especially through the inductive approach taken within the book. The primer thus continues with a basic introduction into the history of Ugaritic studies, including the location of ancient Ugarit (Ras Shamra), the archaeological discovery of Ugarit and its texts and a brief history of ancient Ugarit. The authors help familiarize the student not just with the Ugaritic language but with a comprehensive, well-rounded view of Ugarit (Ras Shamra) in general. This is certainly a welcome element as it anchors the material within a historical context. Chapter three begins with Ugaritic letters which help to introduce basic concepts of the language like nouns, simple verbal patterns, and other beginning matters. For anyone who has a basic knowledge of biblical Hebrew, or even another Semitic language, they will find the introductions to the newly covered material understandable. Therein lays a weakness, however, in that this manual is not necessarily suitable for those with no prior experience in a Semitic language, especially biblical Hebrew. This is the intended audience of this primer (those with a foundation in biblical Hebrew) and thus it serves this purpose well. Also worth mentioning, in numerous instances within the textbook (and the glossary), Hebrew cognates and related words are given, thus helping the student to both build an Ugaritic and Hebrew vocabulary. The letters are fairly simple enough for the beginner that one has to struggle at points with the finer points of the grammar but not to the extent that one ―drowns‖ in an inundation of irrelevant and heavy material. There are several letters that are transmitted in the cuneiform and then a transliteration. This enables the student to practice the basics of the alphabet, familiarizing the student with the cuneiform and allowing for a quick check at accuracy. For unfamiliar concepts, there is a grammatical précis in chapter seven which contains more of the traditional presentation of the grammatical aspects. This chapter is reviewed more in depth below. Chapter four introduces the student to the administrative texts discovered in Ras Shamra and, after a brief summary of their function and history, immediately the student is again thrust into an inductive approach. The presentation in this chapter is somewhat different from the letters in

In this article, Pat-El defines her primary purpose as tracing the development of the Semitic def... more In this article, Pat-El defines her primary purpose as tracing the development of the Semitic definite article, which she does by a comparative analysis of Semitic languages, and she also evaluates other theories with evidence from the languages as well. Pat-El ultimately concludes that the Semitic definite article developed not from an attributive demonstrative (an opinion which she states many scholars hold), but rather that the definite article "was first attached to a non-predicative form, and was then reanalyzed as an adnominal marker.

There are arguably few interpreters who were more influential in the late 1200s through the early... more There are arguably few interpreters who were more influential in the late 1200s through the early 1300s than Nicholas of Lyra, an interpreter whose systematic work(s) on the Bible were widely popular in his time and following, among the most popular being his Postilla (or Postillae). Some well-known approaches of Nicholas' interpretation of the Old Testament are his concern with the literal sense of a text and his consultation with medieval rabbinic sources. As Lesley Smith notes quoting Philip Krey, Nicholas, despite his popularity had "many readers but few followers." 1 It is also true, however, that many scholars note the influence of Nicholas on the Reformers like Martin Luther, the adage being, "Si Lyra non lyrasset, Luther non saltasset," that is, "If Lyra had not played the harp, Luther would not have danced." The question remains whether or not Lyra had a direct impact on the Reformers.

Conference Presentations by Jason Corn

The papers presented this morning are samples of the fascinating explorations into how biblical t... more The papers presented this morning are samples of the fascinating explorations into how biblical texts interact with their neighbors, both across the street and in different neighborhoods.

Book Reviews by Jason Corn

Southwestern Journal of Theology, 2017

Southwestern Journal of Theology, 2018

of course, that Christology has any weight to throw around in the first place, and if it does, wh... more of course, that Christology has any weight to throw around in the first place, and if it does, what is the significance. Both sides of the Christ-centered debate generally agree that Christ should be preached but the justifications center on methodological considerations as well, considerations which are almost identical, or at least analogous to Christology. In surveying Christological methodology and homiletical methodology, both wrestle with a tension of approaches -from below‖ and -from above.‖ As Jürgen Moltmann notes, -This tension is itself a characteristic of Christian faith, for the confession of Christian faith always has two aspects: the earthly and the eternal, the particular and the universal, the temporal and the eschatological.‖ 1

The debate on the relevance, need, and method of Christ-centered preaching is one which may never... more The debate on the relevance, need, and method of Christ-centered preaching is one which may never end. Such debate is good for the field of homiletics, but there are some shortcomings of the current debate. One such shortcoming is the lack of any conversation on the relationship between Christ, the Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit. In this paper, I examine the relationship between the Word (both Incarnate and written) and the Holy Spirit. I will survey Reformed and Lutheran understandings of the relationship between written Word and Spirit. I then note where Baptists differ. Were this difference fully developed it might look something like the coinherence of Scripture and Spirit found in the theology of Pilgram Marpeck. Marpeck's understanding of coinherence of Scripture and Word has implications for homiletics. First, coinherence supplies a fine-tuned rationale for Christ-centered preaching-to preach the text is to preach Christ because all of the text proceeds from him. Second, coinherence provides further justification for the conception of the preacher as a herald, an image that often seems undercut in modern literature in homiletics.

Brooke has done extensive work on the commentaries on Genesis. Much of his work is seminal for th... more Brooke has done extensive work on the commentaries on Genesis. Much of his work is seminal for these documents and thus, as with any writing on this topic, much of his work will be referenced in this paper.

Primer on Ugaritic. New York: Cambridge, 2007. vii–xv + 226 pp. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-521-87933-0... more Primer on Ugaritic. New York: Cambridge, 2007. vii–xv + 226 pp. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-521-87933-0. $49.99. Paperback. This primer was designed and intended primarily to be a popular introduction into the basics of the Ugaritic for students with a strong foundation in biblical Hebrew. That the student is the intended audience is apparent in a few factors, namely, in the order and method of presentation of the Ugaritic language. Both Schniedewind and Hunt are well-known within the field, Schnie-dewind chairing the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, a professor of Biblical Studies at UCLA. Also, Hunt formerly taught at Azusa Pacific University and Fuller Theological Seminary. The introductory chapter presents a brief overview of the rest book. In summary, the authors believe that Ugaritic grammar is acquired through the reading of texts (p. 3). With that Schnie-dewind and Hunt begin the reader with Ugaritic letters (correspondences) as they are generally easier than Ba‗al epics, the authors stating that ―starting Ugaritic with the Ba‗al Cycle is akin to introducing Biblical Hebrew by an inductive study of Job‖ (p. 3). The authors also deem letters as better overall introductions to Ugaritic grammar, especially through the inductive approach taken within the book. The primer thus continues with a basic introduction into the history of Ugaritic studies, including the location of ancient Ugarit (Ras Shamra), the archaeological discovery of Ugarit and its texts and a brief history of ancient Ugarit. The authors help familiarize the student not just with the Ugaritic language but with a comprehensive, well-rounded view of Ugarit (Ras Shamra) in general. This is certainly a welcome element as it anchors the material within a historical context. Chapter three begins with Ugaritic letters which help to introduce basic concepts of the language like nouns, simple verbal patterns, and other beginning matters. For anyone who has a basic knowledge of biblical Hebrew, or even another Semitic language, they will find the introductions to the newly covered material understandable. Therein lays a weakness, however, in that this manual is not necessarily suitable for those with no prior experience in a Semitic language, especially biblical Hebrew. This is the intended audience of this primer (those with a foundation in biblical Hebrew) and thus it serves this purpose well. Also worth mentioning, in numerous instances within the textbook (and the glossary), Hebrew cognates and related words are given, thus helping the student to both build an Ugaritic and Hebrew vocabulary. The letters are fairly simple enough for the beginner that one has to struggle at points with the finer points of the grammar but not to the extent that one ―drowns‖ in an inundation of irrelevant and heavy material. There are several letters that are transmitted in the cuneiform and then a transliteration. This enables the student to practice the basics of the alphabet, familiarizing the student with the cuneiform and allowing for a quick check at accuracy. For unfamiliar concepts, there is a grammatical précis in chapter seven which contains more of the traditional presentation of the grammatical aspects. This chapter is reviewed more in depth below. Chapter four introduces the student to the administrative texts discovered in Ras Shamra and, after a brief summary of their function and history, immediately the student is again thrust into an inductive approach. The presentation in this chapter is somewhat different from the letters in

In this article, Pat-El defines her primary purpose as tracing the development of the Semitic def... more In this article, Pat-El defines her primary purpose as tracing the development of the Semitic definite article, which she does by a comparative analysis of Semitic languages, and she also evaluates other theories with evidence from the languages as well. Pat-El ultimately concludes that the Semitic definite article developed not from an attributive demonstrative (an opinion which she states many scholars hold), but rather that the definite article "was first attached to a non-predicative form, and was then reanalyzed as an adnominal marker.

There are arguably few interpreters who were more influential in the late 1200s through the early... more There are arguably few interpreters who were more influential in the late 1200s through the early 1300s than Nicholas of Lyra, an interpreter whose systematic work(s) on the Bible were widely popular in his time and following, among the most popular being his Postilla (or Postillae). Some well-known approaches of Nicholas' interpretation of the Old Testament are his concern with the literal sense of a text and his consultation with medieval rabbinic sources. As Lesley Smith notes quoting Philip Krey, Nicholas, despite his popularity had "many readers but few followers." 1 It is also true, however, that many scholars note the influence of Nicholas on the Reformers like Martin Luther, the adage being, "Si Lyra non lyrasset, Luther non saltasset," that is, "If Lyra had not played the harp, Luther would not have danced." The question remains whether or not Lyra had a direct impact on the Reformers.

The papers presented this morning are samples of the fascinating explorations into how biblical t... more The papers presented this morning are samples of the fascinating explorations into how biblical texts interact with their neighbors, both across the street and in different neighborhoods.

Southwestern Journal of Theology, 2017

Southwestern Journal of Theology, 2018