Pisteuomen - πιστευομεν - T. Michael W. Halcomb

In the 21st installation of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer a nice table that helps you learn the verbal paradigm of the Peal Perfect. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 19 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 6 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 8 " + Link: " ...

In the 20th installment of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer a nice chart that helps you begin to learn the indicators of the Peal Perfect. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 19 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 6 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 8 " + Link: ...

At least, that's what these two hilarious (but unsettling) videos might suggest: HT: F&T HT: SL

In the 19th installment of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer a table that helps you learn the Aramaic Enclitic/Suffixed Pronouns. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 6 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 8 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 10 " + Link: " Aramaic ...

In the 18th entry of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer a table that helps you learn the Aramaic Independent Personal Pronouns. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 6 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 8 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 10 " + Link: " Aramaic Ann...

In the 17th installation of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer some notes on section 2 of Stevenson's Aramaic Grammar. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 6 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 8 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 10 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 12 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoatio...

In the 16th installment of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer a table for Nominal Inflection in both the Babylonian and Tiberian Aramaic systems. If you use this, all I ask is that you keep the copyright on it. If you make changes or simply want to reduplicate this with modifications, please, email me first. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, ...

In the 15th installation of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I offer what I perceive to be a VERY helpful and useful resources. Best of all, you can get it for absolutely free! It is a table that allows you to see the differences and similarities between the Babylonian & Tiberian vowel pointings of Aramaic. It contains, as you see below, the “vowel names”, the points for the supra-linear (supralinear) Babylonian script, the points for the sub-linear (sublinear) Tiberian script, as well as the transliteration and pronunciation keys for both the Babylonian and Tiberian Aramaic systems. If you use this, all I ask is that you keep the copyright on it. If you make changes or simply want to reduplicate this with modifications, please, email me first. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic An...

Here's the list (so far...I have two more opportunities lined up but which have not been solidified just yet) of papers, presentations, etc. I'm giving or participating in this year: 02.13.10 : Valparaiso University - Midwest Region SBL: “All Things to All People: Rethinking the Social Context of a Pauline Axiom” 03.22.10 : Asbury Theological Seminary – Biblical Studies Seminar: “1 Cor. 9.19-23: A Different Point-of-View” 04.08.10 : Richfield, OH – Eastern Great Lakes Bible Society: 1) “A Martyr’s Praise: A Socio-Rhetorical Reading of Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians” 2) “Getting Your First Publication: From One Student to Another” (Also chairing the panel for this session) 04.09 - 10.10 : Cincinnati Christian University – Stone-Campbell Journal Conference: 1) “Rethinking Jesus' Death: Mark's Narrative in Mediterranean Context” (Also chairing the panel for this session) 2) “An Exploration into the Aramaisms of Mark's 'Strange' Gospel...

In the 14th installation of my "Aramaic Annotations" series, I add a new feature. Here, I am including my notes from a variety of grammars (e.g. Rozenthal, Jastrow, Johns, etc.) to be mixed in with my various lessons / annotations. For other installations of these notes, see the table at the foot of this post. Also, visit my GettingAramaic website!!! Enjoy! + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 2 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 4 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 6 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 8 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoations, Pt. 10 " + Link: " Aramaic Annoat...

Hey everyone, I mentioned several days ago that I had reviewed Ben Witerington's latest novel, Roman Numerals . Relevant Magazine has published the review. You can start reading it here and to continue click the "More" link. Many times over, Christian author Ben Witherington, III has been called “prolific” by his readers. In some ways, even that descriptor is becoming inadequate for this writer who seems more like a human printing press. In Roman Numerals: The Second Art West Adventure , the Witherington power is doubled as Ben’s wife, Ann, co-writes with him. From the pen of this literary duo... MORE

I just finished reading one of my favorite prof's latest books, that is, Ben Witherington's Roman Numerals: The Second Art West Adventure , which is co-written with his wife Ann. I am writing a review on the book and hope to have it published. If things do not work out (it is tough to find scholarly or even popular venues that allow 1) reviews of novels, and 2) reviews from persons who are non-internal to the organization. This being the case, I am talking with a couple of well known publications who are considering the review.), I may post that review here on Pisteuomen. Either way, I would most certainly recommend this archeological thriller. It's easy to read, follow and get wrapped-up in. You can pick up your copy buy clicking the image-link of the book to the left.

I just bought the family lunch w/the McDonalds Superbowl Weekend deal: 50 McNuggets for $9.99. The deal runs Feb. 6-7. Go get yours! If you do it, leave a comment here (I'm interested in seeing if anyone else does this.)

The 67th installment of my "Notes On Koine Greek" is now online! In this section of my "Notes", I look at the Optative Mood. This means that 4 of the 6 Moods of the Greek Verbal System have now been covered...only 2 left to go! I also offer my Optative Mood M.A.P. here. There are some helpful tips and tables, so, if you get a chance, check it out!!! This has also been added to the GettingGreek website. To see the other "Notes" in this series, go to the GettingGreek site or to the bottom of this post and click the links. Enjoy! + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 15 " + Lin...

I just picked up Rob Bell's "Velvet Elvis" and Tyndale House's "Devotions: Lent" both for free because I'm a Kindle user! How awesome is that?!

This spring semester, I'm taking 4 courses (12 credit hours). As I look at my syllabi, I'm a bit overwhelmed already. Here's the list of my 30+ "Required Textbooks" for each class, yes, you read that correctly, 30+ "Required Textbooks"!!! Not only is that a lot of reading, that's a lot of money! Thankfully, I already owned some of these items. Anyway, here they are, arranged by course: Advanced Greek: Readings in the LXX * Rahlfs, Alfred. Septuaginta . * Lust, J.A. Greek-English Lexicon of the Septuagint . * Jobes, Karen H. & Moises Silva. Invitation to the Septuagint . * May, Herbert and Bruce Metzger, eds. The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha. Revised Standard Version . * Conybeare, F.C. and St. George Stock. Grammar of Septuagint Greek: With Selected Readings, Vocabularies, and Updated Indexes . * Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Beyond the Basics: an Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament . Aramaic: * Jastrow, Marcus. A Dict...

The 66th installment of my "Notes On Koine Greek" is now online! In this section of my "Notes", I look at the Imperative Mood. I also offer my Imperative Mood M.A.P. here. There are some helpful tips and tables, so, if you get a chance, check it out!!! This has also been added to the GettingGreek website. To see the other "Notes" in this series, go to the GettingGreek site or to the bottom of this post and click the links. Enjoy! + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 19 " + Li...

The 65th installment of my "Notes On Koine Greek" is now online! In this section of my "Notes", I look some more at the Subjunctive Mood. I also look at Main & Subordinate Clauses, as well as the 7 uses of the Subjunctive. There are some helpful tips and tables, so, if you get a chance, check it out!!! This has also been added to the GettingGreek website. To see the other "Notes" in this series, go to the GettingGreek site or to the bottom of this post and click the links. Enjoy! + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 17 " +...

The 64th installation of my "Notes On Koine Greek" is now online! In this section of my "Notes", I focus on the Subjunctive Mood. There are some helpful tips and tables, so, if you get a chance, check it out!!! This has also been added to the GettingGreek website. To see the other "Notes" in this series, go to the GettingGreek site or to the bottom of this post and click the links. Enjoy! + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 19 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 21 ...

The 63rd installment of my "Notes On Koine Greek" is now online! In this section of my "Notes", I focus on the Deponent Verbs, Agency, Adverbs and the "men / de" conjunction. There are some helpful tips and tables, so, if you get a chance, check it out!!! This has also been added to the GettingGreek website. To see the other "Notes" in this series, go to the GettingGreek site or to the bottom of this post and click the links. Enjoy! + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 1 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 3 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 5 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 7 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 9 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 11 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 13 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 15 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 17 " + Link: " Notes On Koine Greek, Pt. 19 ...