Nothing True, Part 3

Eliphaz, the king of the Thaimanites1 responded to Job’s lament: Masoretic Text Septuagint Job 4:1, 2 (Tanakh/KJV) Job 4:1, 2 (NET) Job 4:1, 2 (NETS) Job 4:1, 2 (English Elpenor) Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:...

Antichrist, Part 5

“After premiering at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, where Gainsbourg won the festival’s award for Best Actress, [“Antichrist”] immediately caused controversy, with critics generally praising the film’s artistic execution but strongly divided regarding its...

Antichrist, Part 1

I was introduced to Lars von Trier’s movies in a backhanded way.  A friend wanted me to watch “Melancholia” because she thought it was a waste of two hours of her life.  I suspected she was afraid I might like it and call her taste into question.  I was...

Romans, Part 19

Is this blessedness then for the circumcision or also for the uncircumcision?1 Paul asked.  This blessedness was a three-part blessedness as follows: 1 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, Romans 4:7a (NET) 2 and whose sins are covered; Romans 4:7b...

Romans, Part 18

What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor1 according to the flesh, has discovered regarding this matter? Paul continued.  For if Abraham was declared righteous (ἐδικαιώθη,  a form of δικαιόω) by the works (ἔργων, a form of ἔργον) of the law,2 he has something...