Iโm a research professor committed to helping you hone your craft as a biblical scholar. Academic programs in biblical studies often provide excellent training in content areas like Old or New Testament. But these programs have to leave out a lot. And very often, whatโs left out is precisely what can help you hone your craft as a knowledge worker so that you can focus on the people and projects that matter most.
What Help Do You Want in 2026?
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Reader, As we approach the end of the year, I'd like to invite some input to help make next year's resources as useful for you as possible. In particular, Where do want help next year? When it comes to honing your craft as a biblical scholar, what's your single biggest problem or frustration? Reply to this email, or take a quick survey to let me know what you'd find most helpful. And until next time, keep honing your craft. Blessings, P.S.: A rising tide lifts all boats. Feel free to send this survey to others you think they might find it useful to have some input on where next year's content goes as well.โ |
J. David Stark
Iโm a research professor committed to helping you hone your craft as a biblical scholar. Academic programs in biblical studies often provide excellent training in content areas like Old or New Testament. But these programs have to leave out a lot. And very often, whatโs left out is precisely what can help you hone your craft as a knowledge worker so that you can focus on the people and projects that matter most.
Reader, Philemon may be Paul's shortest letter. But it still sees plenty of use by writers in the earliest Christian centuries, including in 3 works by Origen. Until next time, keep honing your craft. Blessings,David P.S.: A rising tide lifts all boats. Feel free to send this article to others you think it might help.
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Reader, In the academy, it's easy to always press ahead into what's next. But academic life also involves being away, and it's worth doing that really well. Until next time, keep honing your craft. Blessings,David P.S.: A rising tide lifts all boats. Feel free to send this article to others you think it might help.