2006/09/24
by J. Randal
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Empathy

CHARACTER COUNTS! Commentary by Michael Josephson “In general, heightened understanding of human nature and the kinds of things that lead us astray are good things. My concern is that psychological insight, empathy and compassion are too often treated as an … Continue reading

2006/09/24
by J. Randal
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Great in service

Zenit News Agency – The World Seen From Rome “Whoever Is Great in Service, Is Great” “In service, instead, all benefit from the greatness of one. Whoever is great in service, is great and makes others great; rather than raising … Continue reading

2006/09/11
by J. Randal
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Refocusing

The Christian Chronicle – Refocusing on kingdom business “Refocusing on kingdom business” Title of Aug. 1, 2006, editorial, trying to calm reaction against its report of brethren schmoozing the Christian Church at their annual convention. I read this just today … Continue reading

2006/09/07
by J. Randal
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Brazilian character

Interesting description of the Brazilian psyche here. There was a link to the author, but it was broken. Brazil Information General Outlook of the People Brazilians are friendly, warm, and happy people. Above all they are free-spirited and resent being … Continue reading

2006/09/05
by J. Randal
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ESV critical review

This review is critical in both senses. The reviewer doesn’t like it and takes pains in his analysis. A rendered html page is available here, but the pdf is better on the eyes.

2006/09/05
by J. Randal
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Literal translation

The English Standard Version: A Review Article “There comes a point in translation beyond which ‘more’ is less: more literal will mean more obscure, and thus potentially quite misleading to the reader. 44 Indeed, a very literal translation may often … Continue reading

2006/09/05
by J. Randal
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Miracles at beginning

Fascinating quote by William Sanford La Sor, commenting 1 Kings 13.1-10 in the New Bible Commentary: Revised, D. Guthrie and J. A. Moyter, eds. (Eerdmans, 1970), p. 338: “… the introduction of the miraculous fits the biblical pattern whereby the … Continue reading

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