Old Testament Books Cataloged and Classified

Hey guys. In honor of today's orientation to the Old Testament module, I'd like to announce that all of the OT books have been cataloged and classified. So, they (should) be in the correct order on the shelf.

Again, you all have access to the library catalog at http://www.librarything.com/catalog/mapkc
In the top left corner there is a box with the words "Your Library." Click the down arrow in that box and select "Old Testament" to browse. Or, simple use the search box if you're looking for a specific title.

There's also a gray box above the list of books that says,"mapkc has a suggested style for viewing this library." Please click "use it."

Let me know if you have any questions! 

"Organic Church" blurb in Psychology Today

I just happened to be skimming through the most recent issue of Psychology Today when I noticed the subtitle, "Organic Church."

Here are the words that followed:

"Organic churches, also called home churches, are small groups of Christians in the evangelical vein that meet weekly at a a neighbor's place to discuss the Bible without a fixed leader, or the bells and whistles of Christian 'megachurches.' It's hard to say exactly how many exist in the U.S., but religious scholars agree that they are on the rise. Allan Karr, a professor a Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Rocky Mountain, Tennessee, has said that 3 out of 10 churches founded today are home-based.

Frank Viola, founder of a website that supports organic churches, describes the movement as a return to the focus on Jesus Christ, rather than on a particular denomination's rituals and beliefs--or a particular pastor's agenda" (p. 74,  Psychology Today, vol. 44, no. 2, March/April 2011).

This blurb was a part of the article, "The American Nightmare," under a section/mini article by Carlin Flora titled, "Stay-at-home nation: Is public life moving indoors?" Also mentioned in this section was homeschooling and working from home, suggesting that the loss of a public square has negative effects on our happiness.

I'd also like to point out that an entire page was dedicated to the psychological evils of the suburbs, where (apparently) the quality of life really isn't all that great...

I'll post a link to the article as soon as it's live.

Online Resource Feature: The Jerusalem Archaeological Park

 

In preparation for the upcoming trip and studies, check out the Jerusalem Archaeological Park's website, including the interactive time line. Ranging in time from the Pre First Temple Period to the Late Islamic Period, the time line  displays photos, events, and archaeological remains.

Also check out the Virtual Model Panoramas of the temple, the plaza, etc. There are also several informative historical notes, resources, and maps. 

This is a well constructed online resource; I hope it will be helpful in your studies.