Amyraut on Predestination: The First Published Translation from the French (Charenton Reformed Publishing, 2017). by Matthew Harding, with a biographical sketch by Alan Clifford Genre: Church History, Theology Size: 190 pages – a 30 page biography, some translation notes, and then 100 pages of Amyraut’s own words from Brief Traitté de la Predestination et de …
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Book review: From Heaven He Came and Sought Her
From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective (Crossway, 2013). by David and Jonathan Gibson Genre: Biblical Reference / Christian Theology Size: 704 pages What’s the big idea: This is a well-researched resource on definite atonement (i.e. Christ’s death actually secured the salvation of those whom the …
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Quotes from Croydon Part 3
The sun sets on another semester here in Sydney. Year 2 has been harder. We’ve felt busier. God has been good amidst our failures. His Word has searched us deeply and illuminated Christ to us when we needed gospel hope. We’re looking forward to the next few weeks to connect with friends and family and …
Book review: Going Deeper with New Testament Greek
Going Deeper with New Testament Greek: An Intermediate Study of the Grammar and Syntax of the New Testament (B&H Academic, 2016). by Andreas Köstenberger, Benjamin Merkle and Robert Plummer Genre: Biblical Reference / Language Study Size: 550 pages. What’s the big idea: The book aims to “stir in you a passion, and to provide …
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Interview: Dr Janson Condren talks about bible translations and the original meaning of Genesis 3:16b
Why do Bible translations get updated? How and why might a translation change over history? What’s the best way to translate a difficult phrase? Given the plethora of English translations available today, the differences between them can be confusing and sometimes contested among Christians. In 2017, Dr Janson Condren, Senior Lecturer of OT at Sydney …