Book Review: What is Man? by Wolfhart Pannenberg Introduction: Wolfhart Pannenburg was the Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Munich and is the author of several books on theology. The author's preface to the book explains that the eleven chapters found in the book originally come from a series of lectures that were presented in 1959/60. The lectures were … [Read more...]
What are human beings that you remember them?
Book Review: “What are human beings that you remember them?” Editor Clinton Wahlen Introduction: This book is a product of the Bible Research Institute and published by Herald Press. The book is a collection of essays that were presented and came out of the International Bible Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist’s. Each chapter is written by a separate author that … [Read more...]
Necromancy, Demonic activity and the Dead after Saul
INTRODUCTION In the previous post, looking at the Witch of Endor narrative, we examined how Israel’s syncretism resulted in the mixing of their religious practices and worship with other nations. We saw how in the book of Leviticus, God warned Israel about the worship of pagan gods, child sacrifice, and the practice of necromancy. Then again in the book of Deuteronomy God … [Read more...]
The Witch of Endor
The Witch Of Endor & The History Of Necromancy In The Old Testament INTRODUCTION: In the Bible, there is a brief narrative that has often been referred to in shorthand as ‘the witch of Endor’ story. This story is a short narrative that is found in the book of 1 Samuel in chapter 28. The story has been referred to by many scholars and theologians as a key text in … [Read more...]
Heaven, Hell and Hades
Book Review: Heaven, Hell, and Hades: A Historical and Theological Survey of Personal Eschatology by Freeman Barton About the Author: The books back cover explains that Freeman Barton is the director of the Library at Oakland City (Ind.) College and associate professor in its Graduate School of Theology. He is the editor of an Adventist journal and the author of several … [Read more...]