Scholarship – DAVID I. YOON

New Book: Paul and Gnosis

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 toContinue reading “New Book: Paul and Gnosis”

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, inferiorContinue reading “Chief Ends and Ultimate Ends (Part 1): A Review of Jonathan Edwards’ Distinctions”

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 theirContinue reading “Integrity in Scholarship”