From time to time I get asked to recommend some good websites for studying Biblical texts and for free research resources. So in this article, I decided to offer a collection of links with some brief annotations. If you are…Continue Reading
Tag: Greek
Aramaic Comics
Archaeologists in Jordan have uncovered a Roman-era tomb decorated with spectacular frescoes (Aramaic Comics) that include some very elaborate drawings. The unique feature of the frescoes is that the titles and descriptions were written in Aramaic, but using the Greek…Continue Reading
The Danger of Knowing Too Little Greek
Why Greek Tools Can Be Dangerous Never before have there been such powerful tools for zooming in on the details of Greek. These are useful and I’m glad to have them. But I wince when they are misused. And they…Continue Reading
Beyond English Bible IV : Reading the Original
Can you read the Bible in the original languages? Yes, anyone can! Well, if you don’t know how, you can certainly learn… And there is a way to do that without taking many years to learn Greek and Hebrew. Don’t get me…Continue Reading
Beyond the English Bible III: Lexicon
Many people know that the Bible they read is a transition. How can a serious student of the Bible go beyond the English text of the Bible? The answer to this question is not always simple and it is not the…Continue Reading
Akedah in An Egyptian Magical Papyrus
A remarkable papyrus written in Coptic was uncovered during a 1934 expedition by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The manuscript was preserved by the Met but had never been deciphered or detailed in a scientific journal until now. It…Continue Reading
Beyond the English Bible II : Interlinear
A majority of serious students of the Bible realize that what they study is not an English Book. The Jewish Bible was written in Hebrew and some sections in Aramaic. Christian writings were authored in Koine Greek. And Bibles in all other…Continue Reading
Beyond The English Bible I : Concordance
Many students who wish to begin studying beyond the English translations of the Bible do not know how and where to begin. I get questions about this frequently and they deserve a good and thorough answer. I will provide helpful…Continue Reading
The Puzzle of the Dead Sea Scrolls
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? In the area of biblical and historical studies, the Dead Sea Scrolls are considered one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. That is not an exaggeration. The documents were awaiting the day…Continue Reading
General References in the Bible
Everyone knows that translations from one language to another can be misleading and sometimes important ideas and concepts get lost in translation. When it comes to the Bible that is true as well. As hard as translators work the readers…Continue Reading
Worship of Pan in Galilee
This newly uncovered gateway and a mysterious mask may offer clues about the ancient greek god. Researchers at the University of Haifa just uncovered a Roman gateway in Israel’s Sussita National Park near the Sea of Galilee. What’s so special…Continue Reading
Ancient Texts in Original Languages
The Bible was not written in English. In fact, throughout history Jews communicated in multiple languages, Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, and their ancient texts are a product of this multilingual mix. Of course, Classical Hebrew is the language in which most…Continue Reading