A new book published by Brill in the Pauline Studies series edited by Stanley E. Porter (my doctoral advisor) has come out. It is a co-edited volume (9) by Porter and myself, called Paul and Gnosis. Paul and Gnosis is a unique topic in the series, since the word gnosis can be interpreted broadly, relating to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Scholarship
Chief Ends and Ultimate Ends (Part 1): A Review of Jonathan Edwards’ Distinctions
Last weekend, a friend of mine, Tom Musetti, reminded me of an article by Jonathan Edwards, where he talks about the end for which God created the world (this, in fact, is the title of his article). He begins by identifying and distinguishing some key terms: chief end and ultimate end (along with subordinate end, inferior … Continue reading
Integrity in Scholarship
There is much integrity and respect in doing something for the sake of itself, rather than for the rewards that may come from it. Let me illustrate this with an example. Having been a quasi-musician for some time now, I really respect and appreciate musicians and singers whose love for music is evident in their … Continue reading
