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EDT on the Chicago Theology: the modernist school in the Divinity School of the University of Chiago of the 1900s were Biblical vandals (fundie libboes) using the same for Bible, church history and theology. Process theology and process philosophy were added to the mix. By the 1930s, the scholars wanted the philosophers out, so the Chicago School closed. Westminster Theological Journal (Nov 2021, 237-250): “Having our Hearts Sprinkled Clean: Ezekiel on Hebrews 10.22:” Dr. Kees hammers home the theme: OT quotations, allusions and references in Hebrews: 35 quotations, 34 allusions, 19 cases of OT summarization, and 13 where an OT topic is referred to without a specific reference. Southwestern Theological Journal (Fall 2021), Dr. David Dockery in his “Editorial” comments on “Marcionsim” with the Fall Journal dedicated to the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament. Protestant Reformed Theological Journal 55,1 (Fall, 2021): 3-15, Rev. Key continues his work on “freedom.” Someth...

For Psalm 21, Prof. Calvin is emphasizing the corporate nature of divine worship, the deliverances of the minor earthly king, David, but is prototypical and a shadow of the Eternal David. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison begins the discussion of the 15 th century date for the Exodus. He refers to 1 Kings 6.1. For Genesis 5-6.8: Prof. Keil gives the history from Adam to Noah. For Judges 2.6-3.6, Prof. Keil comments further on the syncretistic religion. For Isaiah 8.9-15, Prof. Henry gives further encouragements to the remnant, the believers, those fearing God. Don’t fear these worry-warts in Jerusalem who have no trust in God. ISBE on Mark: Dr. R. P. Martin ices out again on the “Son of God.” It’s a discussion that’s on ice in the freezer. The man needs to warm to the subject. For Mathew 6.1-8, Prof. Jamieson read the text. For Romans 4.1ff., Prof. Hodge moves on discussion justification apart from doings, works, or dispositions—or justification by sanct...

For Psalm 21, Prof. Calvin again highlights God’s victories for David and nation bring glory to God. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison concludes his discussion or dismissal of the 19th dynasty as the date of the Exodus. On to the discussion of the 15th century date. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil begins the discussion on Seth, an appointed one, as the replacement of Abel. For Judges 2.6-3.6, Prof. Keil comments on “spiritual harlotry.” Of note, in context, the co-existence of syncretizing religion. The value is noteworthy. The slow-roll and slow invasion and conquest of syncretizing ideas in the interests of peach and niceness with the neighbors. For Isaiah 8.9-15, Prof. Henry sets forward the encouragements for God’s people amidst the coming invasion. God’s people always hold fast. ISBE on Mark: Dr. R. P. Martin yawns sleepily on the “Son of Man” and misses, insofar as we seen, the Danielic sense of it. For Mathew 5.43-48, Prof. Jamieson talks about the Be...

For Psalm 21, Prof. Calvin again comments that David and the nation give thanks, individually and nationally, for the Davidic protections, deliverances and Davidic covenant. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison does not think that Seti 1, the Pharoah of the oppression, nor Ramses 2, the Pharoah of the Exodus, fits the historical context. Or, he dismisses both. The oppression and exodus Pharaohs do not fit the 19 th dynasty. Stay tuned. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil comments on the corruption of the line of Cain for several generations—serving sensuality, ear-tickling and more. For Judges 2.6-3.6, Prof. Keil capably shows how Jehovah-worship gets corrupted by its tolerant neighbor of Baalism. Syncretism in the countryside—go along to get along. Meanwhile, this while the Tabernacle worship continues apace. For Isaiah 8.9-15, Prof. Henry notes that the Syrian-Israel hubris is just that—hot talk that is going to be defeated by the invading Assyrians. ISBE on Mark:...

The picture is Matthew Henry (1662-1714), an English Presbyterian. For Psalm 21, Prof. Calvin again notes that the nation rejoices over God’s protections and deliverances of their King, King David. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison discusses, rather disconnectedly, Rames 2 and Merneptah relative to the dating. It’s unclear what the point is, but we’re watching. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil comments on the several generations from Cain down to Lamech. For Judges 2.6-3.6, Prof. Keil discusses Baal and Ashtaroth, not so much as the rejection of Jehovah as it was an assimilation and corruption of the doctrine about Jehovah—syncretism. Very, very applicable. For Isaiah 8.9-15, Prof. Henry discusses further Isaiah’s notarized sermon and predictive prophecy of Assyria’s invasion. Correlatively, Isaiah comments on the proud, self-assured excogitations between Syria and northern Israel. All talk. Assyria will humble that coalition. ISBE on Mark: Dr. R. P. Martin di...

For Psalm 20, Prof. Calvin comments on the national celebration of thankgiving—to give thanks for David’s victories was to give thanks to God, the Head and Lord of David and Israel. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison is working with the 18 th and 19 th dynasties as the Pharoahs of the Exodus. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil comments on Cain, his family and his town of settlement. For Judges 2.6-3.6, Prof. Keil comments on the generations that did not know God as did Moses and Joshua, accommodating themselves to the gods of the locals—syncretist models, or, idols, or Baalim a catch-all term, sorta like the fundie-libboe-syncretists mixing God with this-and-that from here-and-there, yet, thinking themselves loyal to Jehovah. For Isaiah 8.9-15, Prof. Henry comments on God’s instructions to Isaiah not to fear the face of men. ISBE on Mark: Dr. R. P. Martin comments on Wrede’s thesis about the Marcan secret. For Mathew 5.43-48, Prof. Jamieson comments on the imp...

The picture is Rev. Dr. Robert Jamieson, Churchman of the Church of Scotland. For Psalm 20, Prof. Calvin comments on King David’s national Psalm speaking of the Divine victory as victory for God Himself. David is a shadow and type of the Messianic David and His glorification. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison makes a bald statement that the 19th dynasty in terms of political context of the 13th century BC in insufficient in support of that date for the Exodus. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil comments on Cain being cast from the presence of God—redemptively speaking but not essentially since God remain omnipresent. For Judges 2.6-3.6, Prof. Keil discusses the up-and-down of the book. Judgment on the unbelieving Israelites but deliverance for the believers. For Isaiah 8.1-8, Prof. Henry again notes that the Assyrians are coming. Predictive prophecy? The fundie-libboes, those tolerate and generous creatures, say emphatically “No!” And those fundie-libboes, that ar...

The picture is the Rev. Dr. Louis Berkhof, Christian Reformed Church. For Psalm 20, Prof. Calvin comments on God overthrowing Israel’s oppressors. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison notes that “Ramses” in Exodus 1.11 cannot be the final arbiter on a 13th century date for the Exodus. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil notes that Cain will be a wandering and under curse. For Judges 2.1-4, Prof. Keil further comments on the Angel of the LORD at Bochim—place of tears. For Isaiah 8.1-8, Prof. Henry hits a homerun on predictive prophecy! But, oh wait! Impossible! Miracle? Can’t be! God can’t do that! ISBE on Mark: Dr. R. P. Martin’s comments are not worth commenting on. For Mathew 5.43-48, Prof. Jamieson brings in Law, Perfection, Holiness in relation to the Sermon on the Mount, not as erasing the OT moral law, but reinforcing it. So, the wee little ethicists Marcionitally erasing the OT in view of a softer Jesus—an ethical Reformer—have missed the train. For Roman...

For Theology Proper (locus 2), Prof. Reymond is still long talking his wonky exegesis of Phil. 2.6-11. For Ecclesiology (locus 6), Prof. Berkhof chatters about the sacraments, but nothing of note that’s not in the WCF. We move along. ODCC: Dionysius of Corinth, c. 170, wrote several letters, persevered in part by Eusebius, to Rome thanking them for assistances. For Apostolic Christianity, Vol. 1 (0-100) Prof. Schaff chatters colorfully about Peter, Paul and John. For Medieval Christianity, Vol. 4 (590-1073), Prof. Schaff discusses Gregory 1’s stern renunciation of a claim to a universal episcopate. For the Swiss Reformation Vol. 8 (1519-1605), Prof. Schaff comments on Calvin’s legal and theological training. For Dr. Cranmer, Prof. MacCulloch continues to develop the long-lasting effect of Grynaeus’ efforts and enthusiasms about England. It fosters a long-lasting connection between Cranmer and Bucer that would continue through the Henrician into the Edwardian period. For t...

For Psalm 20, Prof. Calvin comments on some who trust in chariots and princes, but forget God. David doesn’t make that mistake. ISBE on the dating of Exodus: Prof. R. K. Harrison comments on Dr. Mendenhall’s comments on the similarity of the Hittite Suzerainty treaties with the Mosaic Covenant or God’s Covenant with Israel. For Genesis 4.9-15: Prof. Keil comments on God’s criminal indictment of the sin-dismissing and arrogant Cain. The seed of reprobates refusing divine instruction. True then, true now. For Judges 1.27-35, Prof. Keil comments on the Angel of LORD who announces judgment for covenant violations and failure to execute the ban. They will rise and be thorns in the side. Or, we’d say, they will be forced to eat porcupines for dinner. For Isaiah 8.1-8, Prof. Henry comments on the “secret” insiders in Judah favoring the Syrians and Israelites, failing to realize that Assyrian sinners will be used to punish northern Israelitish tribes as well as the south. ISBE on Mar...