Author Archives: Ben Ward
Extra Credit: Let Justice Roll Down
Many others have basically summed up all of the observations and main points of the lecture. So, something I thought might be interesting to do while at the lectures, was to make a list of anything that any speakers mentioned … Continue reading
A Literary Approach to Ruth and Esther
Tomorrow marks the end of our reading of the Old Testament as we approach the Books of both Ruth and Esther. While I will save a more general overview and reaction to many of the texts we have read and … Continue reading
Technicalities of the Book of Job
As we continue reading through Job for next class, we will encounter a few new interesting moments found within the text. The majority of the speeches offer great insight into the general questions posed about evil and human suffering we … Continue reading
Links Roundup: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
This past week while reading Ecclesiastes, we encountered one of the most popular Bible verses in the Old Testament, and a very personal favorite of mine. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 has always been a very reassuring section of poetry for generations of … Continue reading
Group Prospectus: Natural and Humanistic Evil
The Book of Job provides a paradigmatic lens with which to consider the existence of both natural calamity and human atrocity through the occurrence of each within the story. Similar examples of each type of disaster in modern history are … Continue reading
Rough Draft 1: War and the Old Testament
Some questions I would propose to my reviewers: 1. As I was writing, I felt as if my topic is a bit broad and might limit just how cohesive it is as a whole. I have obviously spent a lot … Continue reading
Prospectus: War and the Old Testament
To say that war occurs often in the Old Testament of the Bible would be a complete understatement. Not only does it just occur, but it occurs violently and seemingly without remorse against the enemies of Israel. This ruthless depiction … Continue reading
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