Category: OT

Why is the Apostle Peter Called Simon Bar-Jonah?

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I found it odd that Jesus would address Peter as “Simon bar-Jonah” after his declaration of Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:17) — not because it’s uncommon for men to be referred to as “the son of” someone in the biblical text, but because the occurrence takes place so soon (in the text) after Jesus’ declaration that the only sign that the “wicked and adulterous generation” would receive was “the sign of [what I assume to be the prophet] Jonah” (16:4). Do you see anything beyond the coincidental double appearance of the name Jonah here?

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Transcript for Matthieu Pageau, ‘The Language of Creation’

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This transcription of my summary and review of Matthieu Pageau’s book The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis was transcribed by Lorraine O’Neal. If you would be interested in her transcription services—for sermons, lectures, talks, or something else—you can contact her here.

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Theopolis Podcast: The Flame of Yah (Song of Songs 7-8)

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In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I conclude our discussion of the Song of Songs, discussing chapters seven and eight of the book.

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