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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Hey, Seumas, I'm still working on my Hebrew but am always happy to see what you are doing! Blessings to you with each of your projects.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Hi, Kirk, Some I enjoyed preaching in the past were Habits of Grace, The Trinity, and a series that gives an overview of the whole Bible.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

I loved your exhortation, "If you are a creator of any kind, lean into your embodied abilities and resist the pull of A.I. alternatives." In the past I've thought, "Oh, I'll just let Chat help me a little with ______," but that impulse ruins the whole enterprise of creative work. Thanks!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

"We live in a dangerous world. The paradox of Psalm 2 is that safety and blessing are to be found (paradoxically) by surrendering my autonomy to the gracious authority of Jesus the Messiah." Ash, Christopher. 2024. The Psalms (Vol. 2, Psalms 1–50). Crossway. www.perlego.com/book/4380183.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Yikes! My enthusiasm for IA has been plummeting (grading a bunch of students' papers didn't help!). I also don't hear many people talking about how much energy it uses.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

For me #8 y #9 have been of great help, and I usually read a harder book while I eat breakfast every morning. I have found #11 helps even if it's just reading along with a substacker who comments each week on a book (I did it with The Republic by Plato and it kept me motivated and I learned more.)

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

My problem is I have a stack of five other books to read first, but I'll put it on my list.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

That book looks great. I haven't been able to get through the full version, so maybe that's the one I need!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

»Todavía estaba lejos cuando su padre lo vio y se compadeció de él; salió corriendo a su encuentro, lo abrazó y lo besó. (Lc 15:20 NVI) En las tres parábolas de Lc 15 vemos: algo perdido, después encontrado y el gozo compartido. Un mejor nombre para la tercera podría ser «El corazón del Padre».

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Me encanta la parábola del «hijo pródigo». Escuchamos ecos de la historia de Esaú y Jacob. «Pero Esaú corrió a su encuentro y, echándole los brazos al cuello, lo abrazó y lo besó». (Gn 33:4 NVI) En los dos casos, se espera una reacción negativa y se recibe misericordia.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

My brother just mentioned Memoria College, which looks interesting! I signed up for a short course on an introduction to classical pedagogy. I love how many groups are now offering courses like this. memoriacollege.org

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Master of Arts in the Great Books - Memoria College

Online Master's Degree in the Great Books

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Thanks for this, Irina. I would say that God's giving the Israelites a shabbat reminds us that we are limited, and that we should embrace that limitedness. Trying to "produce" is if we were machines shrivels our humanity and sucks the joy out of life.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Thanks, Alan! I've found your writing encouraging. In fact, I think you've encouraged me enough to start writing a book myself. I've said that a few times in my life, but I think I have the tools and motivation to make it happen, once I get out of the heavy part of this semester. Blessing!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I love the variety of Scripture. I definitely find the epistles the easiest genre to preach from, but as far as reading I like them all (law being the hardest for me).

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Matt Thiessen @mattthiessen.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Audiobook Giveaway! Folks, retweet and like to enter into a draw to win 1 of 2 copies of the new audiobook to *A Jewish Paul*! @tantoraudio.bsky.social

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Johnson reminds me of one of my favorite sayings in Spanish, «Cada loco con su tema». Lit. "Every crazy guy with his topic." or "To each their own" maybe. Thanks for pointing us to Christ and the gospel!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I'm enjoying trying to write in Hebrew calligraphy.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

«Blanca luna como el cuerpo del Hombre en cruz, espejo del sol de vida, del que nunca muere. Los rayos, Maestro, de tu suave lumbre nos guían en la noche de este mundo ungiéndonos con la esperanza recia de un día eterno».

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

«Tú salvaste a la muerte. Abres tus brazos a la noche, que es negra y muy hermosa, porque el sol de la vida la ha mirado con sus ojos de fuego: que a la noche morena la hizo el sol y tan hermosa».

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I read a small part of Miguel de Unamuno's poem, «El Cristo de Velázquez», with my students last week. It made me think of Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot. It's a long poem that rewards deep reading. Here are a couple of interesting lines:

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I hadn't heard of the two types of courage in Thomas. The idea of courage as endurance strikes me as a very helpful for my students (and myself). Thanks!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I'm finishing up teaching a course on Eschatology & Revelation. Of any doctrine this is the one that requires more understanding of the whole Bible. I was privileged to teach, but I have a long way to go to say I have a grasp on everything!

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Evenson @wiederaufnahme.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Wow, this must be the release of the year: A translation of the Samaritan Pentateuch into English side by side with the Hebrew Text, with the differences between the Samaritan and the MT highlighted in red. Best of all, it is open access! www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

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The Samaritan Pentateuch: An English Translation with a Parallel Annotated Hebrew Text

This new translation into English seeks to introduce the reader to the character of the Samaritan version of the Pentateuch, while emphasising the fundamental differences between it and the Masoretic ...

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Rick Brannan @rickbrannan.com · 16/01/2025

Starting to get the web site up to speed with reality, that @appianway.bsky.social is focusing on automating translations of ancient Greek authors into readable English editions. Do check it out, and do feel free to ask me any questions.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I think that's pretty cool. I had thought about similar projects with Greek or Spanish, but I lack the technical knowledge to make it work. I used to translate quotes for courses I teach, but now I just use ChatGPT and polish what it produces.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Thank you, Margo. I started following you to remember to pray for your country in this difficult time. May God keep you safe and bring peace to Ukraine in the new year.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Plus I enjoy La Biblia de Jerusalén Latinoamericana as a version. I just wish it didn't have such small print!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I haven't done a Read the Bible in a Year plan in ages, since I've been reading a lot slower in Hebrew and Greek. For 2025 I've decided to use a Catholic Bible reading plan so I can finally force myself to read the Apocryphal books (I've started them several times and never finish.)

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I haven't really looked at my Twitter since joining here. I don't have many Spanish-speaking contacts here yet, so I'll keep my Twitter in case I need to get in touch with someone there.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

You're welcome! I forgot to mention I may be the only Davenant student in Colombia. I've probably audited about 6 courses and have really enjoyed them.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

That's a beautiful hymn, and you did a great job with the translation. Merry Christmas!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I'm challenged by the pure joy of Thomas Traherne in Centuries of Meditations. He marveled in small, everyday graces. For example, "Is not sight a jewel? Is not hearing a treasure? Is not speech a glory?" p. 29, Kindle version

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I deleted instagram off my phone about two years ago and haven't missed it at all. It's crazy that it can get even worse.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I finally finished Assimil's book for Hebrew. If you get the MP3s, this is a good way to improve your Hebrew. My only suggestion for making it better would be to make it a story instead of just 85 isolated conversations.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Este fue un tuit mío en Twitter hace años: En Isaías 9:6-7 los títulos del Mesías forman un quiasmo con las descripciones del v. 7. Traté de dibujar la idea... Fuente: Gregorio del Olmo Lete, Estudios de intertextualidad semítica noroccidental hebreo y ugarítico, p. 231.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Si quieres que tus estudiantes conozcan un artículo en un idioma que no leen, sube el artículo a NotebookLM y pídele un resumen en su idioma. Esta técnica permitirá a mis estudiantes tener acceso a artículos en inglés.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

"There is but one proper and ultimate literal fulfilment of any prophecy; but, in anticipation of that there are typical and precursory fulfilments— preliminary rehearsals in advance of the grand performance." (J. A. Seiss, The Apocalypse, Vol 1, 106.)

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I find it fascinating that the phrase ἃ δεῖ γενέσθαι only appears in Dan 2:28-29, 45 (LXX), and Rev 1:1; 4:1; 22:6. I suppose that it depends on what you do with Daniel, but this seems like good evidence to read to read Revelation futuristically. Any thoughts? @svigel.bsky.social

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I appreciate that website! And I'm waiting for your book here in Colombia!

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Emanuel Elizondo en un taller para escritores hizo un comentario más o menos así: «Si pretendes ser un escritor, debes estudiar sobre cómo escribir, ver cursos y leer libros sobre cómo crecer como escritor». ¡Buen punto! Empecé a leer el libro "Stein on Writing" por Sol Stein, y me está gustando.

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Jonathan Boyd @jboyd75.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I read your article on slow teaching with Gawain. I teach a lot online, so I was very interested in your method. I'm torn between working slowly through a text and wanting to vary things up in my classes to take advantage of what they call interleaving in the education world.

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