A study and resource institute serving the Church and its Kingdom mission with

a focus on scriptural interpretation, theological reflection, and biblical proclamation.

“And they read in the book, in the Torah of God, interpreting clearly;

and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading [Heb. miqra’].”

Nehemiah 8:8

SUMMER FEATURE–THE BOOK OF DANIEL

The summer issue of MIQRA and the July 31 seminar will feature the book of Daniel.  Journal articles will offer a wide-ranging introduction and overview of Daniel, a discussion of common pitfalls often encountered in the reading and preaching of Daniel, and some reflections on key issues in the history of Daniel interpretation.  Seminar sessions will examine more closely several passages within the book as well as the nature of Daniel as a “wisdom” book and its function in the Hebrew canon.  As always, the emphasis will remain on the impact of these insights on interpreting and proclaiming the message of Daniel. To subscribe to the MIQRA journal or to register for the seminar, go to the respective tabs.

NEW RESOURCES PAGE

Our Book Review pages have been transformed into Resources pages. The biblical-commentary reviews remain and will continue to grow in number, but we also will be adding articles, lectures, papers, and short radio spots introducing biblical books. You can now download or listen to one-minute introductions to the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Psalms, Proverbs, Ruth, Mark, Luke, and John. Be sure to check back frequently as additional resources will be added periodically. Also, be sure to mention these resources to others for whom they would be of interest and benefit. One-minute introductions added 7/15/10: Kings, Chronicles, Acts, and Romans.

BOOK CLUB

A discussion of Greg Boyd's The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power is Destroying the Church (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005).  Monday evenings from 8:30-9:30 at The Mill Coffeehouse (8th and P) starting June 7.  Contact us at csteiner@miqra.net if you would like to join. Follow the updates on Facebook.