The Exodus and Egyptian Archaeology
Happy Passover darlings. Today in the NY Times there is an article about archaeology in the North Sinai and how it relates, or more accurately, does not relate, to the story of the Exodus.
Smoke and/or Walk on the Water
The Supreme Court today heard all about “Bong Hits for Jesus” in a freedom of speech case. Student Joseph Frederick said that he wanted to be on TV. Now, even better, he’s on BibleDudes.
Religious Literacy
Despite what Stephen Prothero claims, Joan of Arc was married to Noah. Oh those revisionists do make a donkey tired.
Jesus’ Residue on Jesus’ Family Tomb? Not! Way, Way, So Not!
Loved Terminator, hated Titanic, and like now I’m wishing James Cameron would at the very least stay out of the field of biblical studies and archaeology. But if you must, read about this bogus “discovery” here. Ugh!
Katrina’s Modern Noah
He was a frozen embryo in liquid nitrogen who nearly thawed in the aftermath of Katrina. The testube was rescued, and many months later a baby boy was born. The parents named him Noah of course.
I Like Big Bibles
This VIDEO is pretty wiggety wack. Sort of a holy Sir Mix Alot theme. Thanks to Angie for the heads up.
Bibles and Tasers
A teenager in Jerseyville IL, armed with a Bible and shouting “I want Jesus!”, was shot twice with a Taser by police. Tragically, he later died in a St. Louis hospital.
Thou Shall Not Speak in Tongues (at least at one seminary)
So it’s chapel service at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Rev. McKissic said he sometimes speaks in tongues while praying. Uh oh! Then the #&*@ hit the fan, and the trustees voted 36-1 that any sort of promotion for speaking in tongues will not be tolerated. So this brings up two questions:
1. How secure is the job for the one person who voted against the measure?
2. How do they justify not speaking in tongues on campus, when it was such a large part of early Christianity? I’m just a donkey so what do I know, but haven’t they read Acts 2?
National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel
The Israel Antiquities Authority began construction on a structure dedicated to teaching about archaeology in Israel. It’s called the National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel, and it will be located near the Israel Museum and the Knesset.
