Exegesis of Daniel 9
Daniel’s prayer in Daniel 9 has been the subject of much debate among scholars. There are some who are of the opinion that it is not original to the text of Daniel 7-12 but is instead a later [...]
11Q Melchizedek and the Book of Hebrews
Introduction The book of Hebrews and the 11QMelchizedek found in the Qumran caves both give a prominent role to the rarely mentioned Biblical character Melchizedek which has inspired much debate [...]
Theologies of the Psalms
Introduction YHWH reigns! The Psalms record the historical praises and laments of Israel to her God and yet these psalms have become Scripture, the words of God to His people. The [...]
Importance of Historical Background
Biblical interpretation is a complicated matter that should not be taken lightly. While the usage of an interlinear Bible combined with a concordance does give one an advantage over relying on [...]
Colossians 1 Use of the OT
Introduction Paul’s use of the Old Testament (OT) in Colossians 1 is quite interesting. Throughout his entire letter, Paul does not once directly quote the OT yet he does frequently interact with [...]
Passion and Theodicy: Suffering in the Hebrew Bible and Gospels
Introduction Most modern commentators explain Yeshua death in terms of vicarious sacrificial atonement; that God was angry with humans for sinning and that Yeshua stepped in and took the death [...]
The Creation Motif in the Psalms
Discussions regarding creation in the Bible often revolve around the current debates over the origins of the universe, creation versus evolution. Such debate fails to appreciate the broad scope [...]
NT Use of the OT: Isaiah 6
This is a copy of my final exam write up for my Biblical Interpretation class. I was asked to analyze Isaiah 6 and its usage in the NT. Isaiah 6 Isaiah 6’s genre is a prophetic judgment [...]
