There’s a particular technique that shows up in Scripture where writers want to show that a train of thought is being followed through from start to conclusion. It functions to bracket various thoughts, points, narratives together and is known technically as an inclusion. The method use is to repeat a word, phrase or pericope at… Continue reading Biblical brackets
Tag: Exegesis and hermeneutics
The Egalitarian Compass
The other day, I shared this article, attempting to map out the different complementarian positions. I thought it might be helpful to begin to attempt something similar with Egalitarianism. Now, I’ve not got as far yet as creating the equivalent map or compass, perhaps that will come later but to start with, I hope that… Continue reading The Egalitarian Compass
Return of the King -download
I love the book of Revelation. The imagery in the book is vivid, the plotline exciting and this book keeps pointing to our certain hope in Christ and the wonders of future new creation. However, it’s an often misunderstood and misused book. Revelation has become the scene of many unseemly scraps between Christians becoming dogmatic… Continue reading Return of the King -download
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