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Aug 25, 2009 1 min read Biblical Languages

Commentary Satire

As a biblical languages student and a consummate reader of biblical commentaries, I actually burst into laughter at Rick Creighton’s post yesterday.

Mr. Creighton quotes an extensive passage from Moises Silva’s “God, Language and Scripture.” This is exceptional piece of wit and every word of it sharply points to the loony, interpretive liberty taken by well-meaning brothers and sisters. Definitely my brand of humor.

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