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What's new to me: 

• Read aloud function---but it works on PDFs, EPUBs, and webpage snapshots only, not your notes and others. You can pause and skip to the next paragraph. This is not bad at all! 
• Using less memory 

[Kindle] IVP's New Studies in Biblical Theology series on sale

 

most of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series are now US$5.99  Digital List Price: $29.99

Series on Kindle.  

[Logos] Noteworthy books of the month (May)

•  Logos

Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice

Cutting through the confusing array of interpretive strategies that claim the term “biblical theology,” Edward Klink and Darian Lockett consider five schools of thought regarding biblical theology and handle each in turn, defining and giving a brief developmental history for each one, and exploring each method through the lens of one contemporary scholar who champions it. Using a spectrum between history and theology, each of five “types” of biblical theology are identified as either “more theological” or “more historical” in concern and practice.

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Theology of the New Testament

Studying the theology of the New Testament can be a daunting task, even to the knowledgeable Bible student or pastor. Each of the twenty-seven books, written by various authors, has its own theological emphasis and nuances. How do we elicit a coherent message from such theological diversity, especially given that some of the theological statements in the New Testament seem to be at odds with one another? Is such an endeavor achievable or even valid?

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Known by God: A Biblical Theology of Personal Identity (Biblical Theology for Life)

What does the Bible say about your sense of self? In the past, an individual's identity was more predictable than it is now. Today, personal identity is a do-it-yourself project. Constructing a stable and satisfying sense of self is hard amidst relationship breakdowns, the pace and rhetoric of modern life, the rise of social media, social mobility, and so on. Ours is a day of identity angst. Who are you? What defines you? What makes you you? In Known by God, Rosner argues that rather than knowing ourselves, being known by God is the key to personal identity. He explores three biblical angles on the question of personal identity: Being made in the image of God. Being known by God. Being in Christ. At the center of a biblical understanding of personal identity is sonship: God gives us our identity as a parent who knows his child. Being known by him as his child gives our fleeting lives significance, provokes in us needed humility, supplies cheering comfort when things go wrong, and…

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The Kingdom of God: A Biblical Theology (Biblical Theology for Life)

The Kingdom of God by Nicholas Perrin explores the contours of the kingdom by answer the important ‘what,’ ‘who,’ and ‘how’ questions. This comprehensive study brings together careful exegesis of the Old and New Testaments with thoughtful attention to how the kingdom-ethic applies to God’s subjects today.

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•  Verbum 

The Abuse of Conscience: A Century of Catholic Moral Theology

How important is the conscience for the Christian moral life? How should it be understood in relation to the teachings of the Bible and of church tradition? In this book, Matthew Levering surveys twentieth-century Catholic moral theology to construct an argument for keeping conscience firmly alongside prudence, charity, and the gifts of the Spirit—and for understanding it as something that must be formed by the revealed truths of Scripture as interpreted and applied in the church. Levering shows how conscience-centered ethics came to be—both prior to and following the Second Vatican Council—and how important voices from both the Catholic and Protestant communities criticized the primacy of conscience in favor of an approach that considers conscience within “the broader framework of the Christian moral organism.”

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Corrigenda to A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament

Corrigenda (勘誤表) to H. A. G. Houghton's A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament: A Companion to the 6th Edition of the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament

• in case you have a print or digital edition, this is for you! 
• previous posts on the new edition of GNT: here, here, and here 
• a YT review of UBS6 by Greg Lanier (Is the UBS edition still necessary?)

Overview of the revision program in light of the new Coherence-Based Genealogical Method used in ECM:  

• NA28 (2012) -updates on Catholic Epistles, 
• NA29 (2026) -updates on Acts, Mark & Rev., 
• NA30 (or later ones?) -remaining updates on Mat, Luke, John and Pauline epistles 
• in 5 years time? God knows. 

[Kindle] Tyndale New and Old Testament Commentaries US$5-7@

Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (17 book) 

-from US$5-7@  Recommended: Hebrews (Peterson), Pastoral Epistles (Padilla), 2 Cor (Kruse), 1 Cor (Schreiner), Rev (Ian Paul), John (Kruse), Mat (France)

 

Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (35 books)   

-from US$5-7@  Recommended: Daniel (Paul House), Psalms (Longman), Lev (Sklar), Judges & Ruth (Mary Evans), Exodus (Williamson), Joshua (Hess), Isaiah (Wegner), 1& 2 Sam (Long), Job (Tucker)

 

greek.tools

Free, simple utilities for Koine Greek students. Type, study, and strengthen your reading of the New Testament and Septuagint. 

with flashcards, paradigm tables, transliteration conversion and quiz

Caution for those using 2nd Ed. SBL Handbook Note style in Zotero

 pls see the discussion in the Forum: 

2nd Ed. SBL Handbook Note style no longer has the place in the citation

hs907

February 16, 2026

As in the title, it's now incorrect - the place has completely disappeared from both the notes and bibliography in all of the Item Types that I'm currently using (book, thesis, journal article, blogpost, conference paper) so I'd assume that would be the same with the rest too

• adamsmith

  February 16, 2026

  That's correct SBL. Chicago removed the place in the 18th edition and SBL had a blogpost in December that they are following suit.

 ...

 

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If you use SBL style previously in Zotero and don't want the update one which removed all the publishing places, you can get the "legacy edition" of the SBL 2.0 style here.

 

For those who uses HRW Chinese and English Citation 3rd edition (full note) (which works on 《學術研究與寫作：聖經、神學與教牧學研究手冊》), this is not affected. See here.   

[Kindle] Exodus (The Contextual Critical Commentary) on sale

 

Exodus (The Contextual Critical Commentary) Kindle Edition

by Marvin A. Sweeney (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

Part of: The Contextual Critical Commentary (2 books)

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Marvin A. Sweeney presents a new and innovative commentary on the book of Exodus. He presents an analysis of both the final, synchronic, literary form of Exodus, together with a discussion of the diachronic, historical composition of the book from the initial Ephraimitic composition to the later Priestly edition of the book. Sweeney argues that Exodus constitutes a classic example of an ancient Near Eastern creation narrative in which YHWH, the G-d of Israel, defeats Pharaoh, recognized as a god in Egypt. YHWH uses elements of creation, newly recognized in the Exodus narrative, to defeat Pharaoh, exercise sovereignty over creation, and deliver the nation of Israel from Egyptian oppression. He also treats major elements and themes in the reception history of Exodus in Judaism, Christianity, African American, Asian, and other cultures to demonstrate how the book of Exodus has inspired readers throughout the world.

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2026

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[Logos] Noteworthy books of the month (Mar)

•  Logos

Portraits of a Pastor: The 9 Essential Roles of a Church Leader

As a pastor, do you feel like you’re wearing too many hats? If you’re a pastor, you know the tension of balancing (or trying to) the many roles and expectations that come with leading a church. But are you able to distinguish which roles are truly essential? And can you measure how you’re fulfilling them?

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• Verbum

Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth: New Testament Reflections on Mission

Eminent biblical scholar, Francis J Moloney, SDB, explores the teaching on mission found in the letters of St Paul, the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, Luke-Acts, and the Gospel of John, showing how each inspired author provides unique yet complementary insights into the mission entrusted to the followers of Jesus—a mission ad intra (to the community) and ad Gentes (to the wider world).

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[Logos] Noteworthy books of the month (Feb)

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Knowing Our Faith: A Guide for Believers, Seekers, and Christian Communities

“I do not hope to convince you so that you will believe,” says Justo González to open this brief book on the basics of Christianity. “That is to be left to the Holy Spirit. I write to you because you share the faith by which I live. I write so that you may share my joy in seeking to understand better this truth that our hearts believe and love.” In Knowing Our Faith González introduces the Christian faith in direct, contemporary language that does not assume prior knowledge. While recognizing the existence of various denomi­nations and theological positions, González focuses on the core faith of the Christian church through the centuries. Covering all the key topics—revelation, God, Jesus Christ, the Spirit, the church, Christian hope, and others—Knowing Our Faith will help readers to understand the Christian faith better—and, above all, to live it better.

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Reading Theology Wisely: A Practical Introduction

In this illuminating introduction, Kent Eilers invites Christians of all backgrounds into the practice of reading theology. With a classroom-tested approach, Eilers shows how theology can form the imagination and enhance “the human capacity for perceiving reality beyond the surface of things”—allowing Christians to see and experience God in the everyday. He then guides readers through the essential facets of theology so that it can begin to feel familiar and accessible, even (and especially) to beginners with no prior experience.

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Zotero 8 is out

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[Logos] Noteworthy books of the month (Jan)

•  Logos

40 Questions about Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare (40 Questions Series)

In 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare, John Gilhooly provides a biblical and balanced perspective on the many issues surrounding the spiritual realm. Using a question-and-answer format, he explains spiritual warfare, angels and demons, the role of Satan, models and practices for spiritual warfare, and topics related to the occult. Beneficial as a comprehensive overview or as a reference guide to particular subjects, this volume provides concise but thorough answers to many ...

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Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis | HOTE)

In this valuable resource for pastors and students, celebrated scholar Mark Futato explains the nature of Hebrew poetry and the purpose of the Psalms. After outlining issues related to the proper interpretation of Israel’s songbook, he concludes with a sample of moving from interpretation to proclamation.

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•  Verbum

The Good Life: Ethics and the Pursuit of Happiness

The Dalai Lama once wrote that the object of human existence was to be happy. On the other hand, von Hugel wrote, “Religion has never made me happy; it’s no use shutting your eyes to the fact that the deeper you go, the more alone you will find yourself.” This small masterpiece by the late Fr. Herbert McCabe, OP steers a steady course between these two extremes.

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