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What's in a Name? An Examination of the Usage of the Term “Hebrew” in the Old Testament

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  • Matthew Akers

The word "Hebrew" in the Old Testament refers to the covenant people of God, Israel. This name is used relatively sparingly in the Bible, with most of the occurrences appearing in the Pentateuch. This article considers the use of the term in its different contexts.

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"One" as an Ordinary Number and the Meaning of Genesis 1:5

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  • Andrew E. Steinmann

The Hebrew cardinal number “one” can also be used in place of the ordinal number “first." In Genesis 1:5 the cardinal number for the first day of creation is used. The other days are numbered using ordinal numbers. This article considers which is the correct understanding of Genesis 1:5.

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Revolutions in Worldview – The Hebrew World-and-Life View

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  • John D. Currid

The goal of this volume is to present the worldview characteristic of different periods of Western thought. Chapter 2 explores the life and worldview of the Hebrew people of the Old Testament. The main aspect of this worldview is the belief that God revealed himself to his elect people.

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Dogmatics and Old Testament Studies

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  • Ronald L. Cammenga

What are pastors being taught at seminary? This article looks at two subjects which pastors in training must study: 1. Dogmatics (including theology, anthropology, Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology and eschatology), and 2. Old Testament Hebrew and exegesis.

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