Recently my wife delivered our third son, but this time around, things were a little different. With the first two boys, we made it to the hospital in plenty of time, she got her epidural, and we sailed through delivery like it weren’t no thang. Somehow this time we missed all of the signs ofContinueContinue reading “The Greatest Pain in Childbirth and Sorrow of the Ground”
Category Archives: Typology & Allegory
Authorial Intention: Entering the Discussion
I have been reading the discussion cued by Jim Hamilton in his article, interacted with by Patrick Schreiner at his blog Ad Fontes, and further discussed by Matt Emerson in this article. Though I might be a 5’5″ near midget among giants here, I would love to enter the discussion with a few perspectives of myContinueContinue reading “Authorial Intention: Entering the Discussion”
Jesus in Genesis: Brief Typologies
For your Monday morning, here is a pick-me-up: some Christological typology from the book of Genesis. Genesis is an amazing saga about the origins of the universe, the creation and fall of man, the election of God’s chosen seed, and the development of the twelve tribes. Genesis provides many motifs, symbols, and types that shapeContinueContinue reading “Jesus in Genesis: Brief Typologies”
“So, Moses Walks into a Bar…”
I’m sure you recognize these iconic fingers. This pose has been satirized, recreated, and reinterpreted in art, T.V., and cartoons. I bet you recognize the sound of these, as well: “A guy walks into a bar…”, “It was high-noon as the tumbleweed slowly rolled through the dusty town…”, and “Once upon a time…”. Whether youContinueContinue reading ““So, Moses Walks into a Bar…””
“Free Bird”: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Leviticus, and the Leper
Okay, so I admit I may have brought you here under false pretenses. This is not a post to reminisce upon the iconic Southern rock song with the world’s longest guitar solo. However, the concept of “free bird” is found in the Gospel of Matthew. If you have read Matthew, no doubt you recognize hisContinueContinue reading ““Free Bird”: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Leviticus, and the Leper”