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The Seminary as a Textual Community: Exploring John Sailhamer's Vision for Theological Education
Ched E. Spellman and Jason K. Lee
John Sailhamer (1946-2017) is known for his careful scholarship on the Hebrew Bible and his focus on the compositional strategies found in the text of Scripture. Perhaps less well-known is his comprehensive vision for theological education.
In part one of this volume, editors Ched Spellman and Jason K. Lee present a previously unpublished address from Sailhamer on "The Nature, Purpose, and Tasks of a Theological Seminary" and offer a reflection on the setting, substance, and significance of this new work. Part two includes a collection of Sailhamer's articles, essays, and reviews that are less-well known yet relate to some of the major topics he develops in his proposal for theological education. These writings focus on the use of history and hermeneutics with an eye toward the nature of biblical narratives. This section also includes some of Sailhamer's interaction with works from several different disciplines (from biblical exegesis to systematic theology) as well as his reflections on the state of Old Testament studies. The volume ends with a comprehensive bibliography of Sailhamer's writings and research.
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Law and Life: The Interpretation of Leviticus 18:5 in Early Judaism and in Paul
Preston M. Sprinkle
Dates of Service
2007-2009
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Open-mindedness in Philosophy of Religion
Gregory E. Trickett and John R. Gilhooly
In a free society, it is common to hear the request that one ‘keep an open mind.’ Just what exactly is it, however, to keep an open-mind? How does open-mindedness function? How does it square with important personal commitments? These issues are particularly acute when it comes to matters of religious belief in which open-mindedness can sound to the pious a bit too much like doubt. Certainly, in a discipline whose discourse remains rational dialogue, effort should be spent discerning the contours of this virtue, especially in light of its formal role in establishing responsiveness to new inquiries in matters philosophical and religious. This book provides a collection of essays serving to promote conversation about open-mindedness, its virtue (or lack thereof), and its role and application in problems in the philosophy of religion in particular.
Dates of Service
2013-
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Characters in Chronology: A Survey of the Bible
W. David Warren and Patricia (Schonscheck) Warren
Dates of Service
1980-1998
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Choosing to Be Spiritual
W. David Warren and Patricia (Schonscheck) Warren
Dates of Service
1980-1998
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Game Day Glory: Life-Changing Principles for Sport
John White
This Bible study is a field guide that covers 5 principles for transforming competition into an opportunity for worship. The 5 principles are entitled: "Audience of One", "Inside Game", "Holy Sweat", "Hurtin' for Certain", & "Victory Beyond Competition". You will also find practical suggestions for application and inspiring testimonials from notable athletes, coaches, sports personalities, and others.
Dates of Service
2008-2011
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Selected Writings of James Madison Pendleton
Thomas White
James Madison Pendleton, Amos Cooper Dayton, and James Robinson Graves were known as "The Great Triumvirate" of the Landmark movement. His "An Old Landmark Reset" is considered a foundational document of this movement within the Southern Baptist Convention. (3 volume set)
Dates of Service
2013-
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First Freedom: The Baptist Perspective on Religious Liberty
Thomas White, Jason G. Duesing, and Malcolm B. Yarnell
First Freedom is an important gathering of messages from a recent conference on religious liberty held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Editor Jason B. Duesing explains:
"The purpose of this collection is, first, to provide an introductory look into the biblical and historical foundations of religious liberty combined with several instances of contemporary expression and defense for the purpose of instruction, edification, and encouragement to all who take the time to read this volume. Second, however, we wish to remind Baptists in the twenty-first century of the price that was paid by their forefathers for the establishment and defense of religious liberty. To be sure, there were people of various religious and denominational preferences that providence used to implement the religious freedoms now enjoyed by all, but for Baptists to overlook the contribution of their own would be a travesty."
Dates of Service
2013-
