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Chris Weimer · 04-24-2006, 06:18 PM

If any IIDB listers here find it interesting, the SBL forum "Miqra" is now back online. Check it out here.

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Miqra is an online site for scholarly dialogue about literary, linguistic, archaeological, social, political, historical, and ideological issues in studying the Hebrew Bible. It is not for discussion of contemporary religious interpretations of texts or (above all!) confessional/doctrinal matters. The assumption is that contributors will have the necessary expertise in Hebrew and cognate languages; knowledge of ANE history, literature, and culture; familiarity with the ever-expanding reading strategies ("methods") used in biblical studies; and an interest in collegial discussion – all of which should be hallmarks of our discipline. This is a moderated list, which means that your comments will be screened to make certain posts conform to the above standards. My interest is not in limiting debate but promoting scholarly discussion free of ad hominem attacks and other types of heavy-handed rhetoric.

Peter Kirby · 04-24-2006, 07:11 PM

What does Miqra mean? It looks like a transliteration for Mithra, which of course it is not.

regards,
Peter Kirby

Chris Weimer · 04-24-2006, 07:18 PM

Miqra (מקרא) is Hebrew for "a calling together, an assembly"

cheers,

Chris

Peter Kirby · 04-24-2006, 07:22 PM

I look forward to an ecclesia of NT studies!

regards,
Peter Kirby

Chris Weimer · 04-24-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kirby

I look forward to an ecclesia of NT studies!

regards,
Peter Kirby

Doesn't mine already fill that gap? Don't go treasonous on my now.

Apikorus · 04-27-2006, 02:08 PM

Looks interesting. I posted a couple of times, but there is little activity.

Phlox Pyros · 04-27-2006, 06:15 PM

Post something controversial! That oughtta make it a more lively place! :devil3:

Chris Weimer · 04-27-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apikorus

Looks interesting. I posted a couple of times, but there is little activity.

Well, it is rather new...

sunspark · 04-27-2006, 10:01 PM

I'll just be a reader but I want to understand: it's about the OT/Torah, but not theology?

Chris Weimer · 04-27-2006, 10:09 PM

Yes. However, the OT encompasses the Torah, so just OT would have sufficed.

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04-24-2006, 07:11 PM	#2
Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	What does Miqra mean? It looks like a transliteration for Mithra, which of course it is not. regards, Peter Kirby

04-24-2006, 07:18 PM	#3
Chris Weimer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: none Posts: 9,879	Miqra (מקרא) is Hebrew for "a calling together, an assembly" cheers, Chris

04-24-2006, 07:22 PM	#4
Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	I look forward to an ecclesia of NT studies! regards, Peter Kirby

04-27-2006, 02:08 PM	#6
Apikorus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,396	Looks interesting. I posted a couple of times, but there is little activity.

04-27-2006, 06:15 PM	#7
Phlox Pyros Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 7th Heaven Posts: 406	Post something controversial! That oughtta make it a more lively place! :devil3:

04-27-2006, 10:01 PM	#9
sunspark Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 260	I'll just be a reader but I want to understand: it's about the OT/Torah, but not theology?

04-27-2006, 10:09 PM	#10
Chris Weimer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: none Posts: 9,879	Yes. However, the OT encompasses the Torah, so just OT would have sufficed.

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