Latitude and Longitude, Google Earth/Maps, and Bible Geography
I just went on a little adventure with latitude and longitude. I had a bunch of coordinates in full form for the BJU Press Bible Truths D Teacher's Edition: 33º 40' 44.98" N 30' 24' 58.61" E But neither Google Earth nor Google Maps reads these full form coordinates, and I didn't realize it. You have to take out the degree º, minute ', and second " symbols. In the process of realizing that, I ran across a way to convert the long form to decimal form: 33.679161 N 30.416281 E Exciting, I know....
Installing Logos Resources Without a Lot of Rigmarole
I just bought the Theological Journal Library, vols. 1-10. I had 1-8, so the upgrade only cost me 80 bucks or so direct from Galaxie Software. Great resource. I find I use the book reviews a lot, and frequently I avoid a trip to the library by looking up a citation on my own laptop. (Incidentally, they now offer a $50/year online subscription: pretty cool, but I've already plunked down too much money on the CDs.) But I've got a problem. I just wanted to add the resources to my library, so I...
A Unabomber Victim Speaks Out
(Ok, this post isn't what you're thinking based on the title, but I thought it might grab your interest. Gelerntner was a Unabomber victim.) David Gelerntner, professor of computer science at Yale, has just written a great article on the generic "he" and all its putative replacements. This is an issue of importance to Christians because it affects Bible translation as well as our many-faceted witness to the world. Take some time and read the article. I was especially struck by these two...
What Bible(s) Will I Give My Kids?
My fiancée thinks it's a bit amusing (but also sweet, she'd say) that I think so often about this, but I really do: What Bible(s) will I give my kids? Let's tick through the options: KJV: I want them to be familiar with it for its cultural value (both in American culture and in evangelical culture going back through Spurgeon to earlier times), but not at the expense of misunderstanding God's words. Because the latter is so weighty to me, the KJV is probably out—though they can read it when...
A Little Benefit From The Books of the Bible, TNIV
I'm almost done with Deuteronomy now in my now-not-so-new-looking TNIV edition, The Books of the Bible. I'm enjoying reading the Bible unencumbered by chapter and verse divisions. One little benefit has come up now several times in my reading of the Pentateuch: I'm surprised when I finish a book! Normally chapter numbers chart my progress for me whether I want them to or not. And, let's admit it, many of us find ourselves wondering how much longer Leviticus is going to last... With The Books...