Biblical Ethics course notes by Stephen Hague 2024

biblical-ethics-course-notes-revised-2024Download

Old Testament Wisdom Poets Course Notes by Stephen Hague 2021

old-testament-wisdom-poets-course-notes-by-stephen-hague-2021Download

the Hermeneutics of the History of Redemption Course notes for students by Stephen T. Hague

The notes here are used in my course on interpreting the Bible, The Hermeneutics of the History of Redemption, if they might be of use to anyone seeking suggestions in reading and interpreting the Bible. In so many ways this subject is the foundation for everything we do in theological education (and all education!), since …

Equity Rescuing

I learned a term recently, “equity rescuing.” Perhaps you know this one, or need to know. It is sometimes used to describe what happens when people buy a house or car that is a real “money pit,” and despite how much more is spent no more equity is gained! This can also happen at work, …

Why is the world such a mess, and why are we so surprised?

Why are we so surprised by "the state of the world"? Both "liberals" and "conservatives" are so often shocked by the state of the world today, yet the reasons are rarely explored openly and debated. Of course, it could be argued that this is nothing new. This is reflected in King David's Psalm 12, wherein …

Malachi on liars, thieves, abusers, the moral nature of the universe, and mercy

It is a rather peculiar phenomenon today that so many people sincerely believe that they are on a higher moral plane than the God shown to us in the pages of the Bible. The idea is that God is morally inferior to them because of themes like God’s holiness which logically lead to concepts of …

but where can wisdom be found?

The primary questions of the Old Testament Wisdom poets: WHERE is wisdom found? Job: “But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?” Job 28:12 sub-question: “Can mortals be righteous before God?” 4:17 WHO is wise? Ecclesiastes: “Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? …

My sons . . . kindness and truth

"My son . . . do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck and write them on the tablet of your heart.” Prov 3:3       This is a remarkable juxtaposition of gospel themes that includes the important, but surprising, relationship between truth and kindness. This connection between truth and …

True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits

I have been reading one of Dick Keyes’ works, True Heroism: In a World of Celebrity Counterfeits (Colorado: NavPress, 1995), in which Keyes sets out to unmask the fraudulent heroes so frequently held in high esteem. Since we so wrongly attach heroism to talent or fame or wealth or intelligence or credentials, rather than the …

All the Way Back Home to Shalom: where is home and what is shalom?

For Julian and Marcus upon their return home March 10[really the 7th], 2018 in hopes that home will always be with, behind, and before them.And for Lucas who made traveling to Mexico and back home a joy I will forever remember. ♥ In memory of the Contes’ family home (which burned down the day I finished this essay), and which …