Resources on biblical aphorisms

Below is a list of resources for the study of aphorisms in biblical texts. If you know of others, I would appreciate hearing about them. Allison, Dale C., โ€œA plea for thoroughgoing eschatology,โ€ Journal of Biblical Literature 113 (4), 1994, 651-668. Allison, Dale C., Constructing Jesus: Memory, Imagination, and History (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010), ch. 4. Aune, David …

50 more best first lines from novels

First lines from novels can be evocative, illuminative, intriguing, tantalising. They may provide clues to the plot or symbolism of a novel. They frequently display aspects of the distinctive voice or style of the novelist. Above all, first lines or first sentences of a novel are memorable, instantly drawing attention to the work of art …

50 best first lines from novels

First lines from novels can be evocative, illuminative, intriguing, tantalising. They may provide clues to the plot or symbolism of a novel. They frequently display aspects of the distinctive voice or style of the novelist. Above all, first lines or first sentences of a novel are memorable, instantly drawing attention to the work of art …

Films with Lenten and Easter themes

Inspired by a friend's social media post, I created a list of 30+ films with Lenten/Easter themes. How many of these have you seen? Can you recommend other relevant film titles? The Flowers of St. Francis (1950)The Robe (1953)The Wrong Man (1956)Ben-Hur (1959)The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964)A Man for All Seasons (1966)The Shoes …

Publications and talks of Rod Benson

A list of most of my publications and public addresses as at 17 October 2024. Transcripts of my sermons are available here. Publications Books Here We Stand: NSW Baptists and Contemporary Social Issues (second edition; Glebe, NSW: Baptist Union of NSW, 2004). Book chapters โ€œโ€˜Extracurricular activitiesโ€™: The ecumenical service of Deaconess Margaret Rodgers AM,โ€ in Erin …