Rob Kranz

9/11 – What I Will Never Forget There are many things about September 11, 2001 that I will never forget. But it’s the words of a Muslim stranger that I pray I will never forget.

There are many things about September 11th that stick with me. But it's the words of a Muslim stranger that I pray I will never forget. #NeverForget911

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White Castle Slides Into Texas At Grandscape After more than 100 years, the iconic slider chain is finally serving Texans

Attention, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is NOT a drill. I repeat. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!

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I have a new theory: the Apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” was the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap.

Just heard Buc-ee’s described as “Gas Pro Shop.” Truer words have never been spoken.

Mexico sends firefighters, search personnel to help flood victims in Texas Ronald Johnson, the United States ambassador to Mexico, thanked Mexico and President Sheinbaum for what he called “displays of solidarity and support in the wake of the floods that have cause…

And you shall love your neighbor as yourself…

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Box of 96 highlighters

I don’t know…this MIGHT be enough highlighters to get me through my dissertation.
#phdlife

The start of the Spring semester and my first semester teaching!
#PhDlife #SMU #HebrewBible

Happy Birthday!

Submission to Political Leaders: A Christian Duty? In Romans 13, Paul tells his readers to submit to authorities or face judgment. Is Paul’s instruction a universal command? Is this all the Bible says about our relationship with earthly ruler…

I am thankful we have had another peaceful transfer of political leadership in the USA. However, the inauguration provides an opportunity to consider how God's people engage with earthly kingdoms.

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How it started…how it ended.

The Panama Canal? Greenland? Canada? What’s next? Poland? The Sudetenland?

According to Texas Monthly magazine’s most recent ranking of Texas barbecue restaurants, Goldee’s is the best in Texas. They’re not wrong.

#texasbbq

Today I became ABD!

As a Jewish biblical scholar in Houston, I'm enraged that Texas is adopting this biblically illiterate new curriculum A Jewish parent and scholar in Texas explains why the newly adopted Bluebonnet curriculum is biblically illiterate.

An excellent article on the problems with Texas’s new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools.

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As we enter into this Thanksgiving holiday, please remember to exercise responsibility at your family gatherings.

B. It started with a grad-level course on Hebrew Bible and Film. I had no real interest in it, but had to take to fill out my schedule. Ended up setting the direction for my PhD studies and dissertation.

See ya later San Diego. Thanks for hosting a great conference.

#sblaar24

Yes. I had to get home a day early.

One of the lingering benefits of my former professional life is lifetime Platinum status on American Airlines.

Today that benefit paid off with a first class upgrade for my return trip home.

#sblaar24

Had a fun time presenting on two of the Jephthah’s Daughter films this morning. Lots of good questions and discussion.

#SBLAAR24

I think the issue of pedagogy is an important one for biblical studies. However, my first reaction was that this sounds more like a DMin project than a PhD topic.

Presenting in the Bible and Film section on Sunday morning on how two films about Jephthah’s Daughter engage patriarchy in the early 20th century.
#sblaar24

Is this what deconstruction feels like? 😉

Part of my academic training is the understanding that it is necessary to change your views in the face of facts. Today that training was put to the test.

I am forced to admit that San Diego has better Mexican food than Texas—and it’s not even a close competition.

Looking forward to seeing lots of friends and presenting again in the Bible and Film session at SBL/AAR in San Diego next weekend.

#sblaar24

Well…not the finale to Spring Break I was hoping for. Fell on the steps while bringing down a load of laundry. Thankfully, no break, but they suspect I may have torn the quad tendon in my right leg. Currently in a leg brace and crutches.

Expect to meet with an orthopedic doctor this coming week.

What journal? I might be able to pull it with institutional access.

A picture is worth a thousand words…

Does anyone else have a cabinet of leftover containers that looks like a bad game of Jenga? Asking for a friend.