Tag: Greek New Testament
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ADVENT 2013–WEEK TWO READINGS
There is just something about the end of the world that brings out nut jobs and wingnuts. I mean, loons thrive on this stuff and they always want to run to the book of Revelation to prove stuff. The problem is, the book of Revelation proves nothing except that there will be an end and…
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ADVENT 2013–WEEK ONE READINGS
I know that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, but Sunday is the first day of Advent. As per my tradition, each year I spend time translating from the Greek New Testament some of the Advent readings. I do this for many reasons but now as I am a full-time writer I do it as a writing exercise. …
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THE REST OF THESSALONIANS 1 & 2: ADVENT GREEK TRANSLATION
The second week of Advent finishes what was started in week one and then adds all of 2 Thessalonians. There is no significant change in voice, as Paul uses the same vocabulary and continues the same basic voice as he emotionally exhorts this beloved congregation. There are a couple of things, though, worth noting before…
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1 THESSALONIANS AS TRANSLATED BY GREENBEAN
Each year during the Advent season I translate the Greek New Testament as part of my daily devotion. In previous years I have worked mostly from the gospels–which always tend to be the frightening Olivet Discourse. This year I am working through epistles. I take the readings from the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book…