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Biblical languages, Genesis 1–11, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Greek New Testament, Septuagint, discourse analysis, hermeneutics, pedagogy, preaching, and technology. https://sites.google.com/view/dougsmith

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Great! Sounds fascinating!

09.07.2025 14:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Welcome news about this! Hopefully BL will have things restored but glad there is an alternative way! Thanks for sharing!

02.07.2025 12:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Working with high-res medieval manuscript images?
Just published our practical IIIF-based solution that's transformed how we handle manuscript fragments in paratextuality research and manuscript studies overall
digital.csic.es/handle/10261...
#medievalmanuscripts #paratexts #IIIF #codicology #HHDD

01.07.2025 09:32 — 👍 9    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
freebiblicalhebrew Using all-free materials generously through Aleph with Beth (freehebrew.online) Weekly Lesson Pacing (assuming about a lesson a day + reviews; can be adapted for alternative pacing) Week 1 (Lessons 1–...

Working on a Google Site for a child to access Aleph with Beth (freehebrew.online) materials (video w quiz links conveniently adjacent) to work thru Biblical Hebrew. Making this public as I think it could be useful anyone wanting to learn/teach Biblical Hebrew. sites.google.com/view/freebib...

27.06.2025 02:37 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Computational Discovery of Chiasmus in Ancient Religious Text

This looks very promising. "Computational Discovery of Chiasmus in Ancient Religious Text" by
Hope McGovern, Hale Sirin, & Tom Lippincott arxiv.org/html/2501.10...

17.06.2025 02:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I should correct the date to around 1800, so a bit younger than 16th century. I will trust the archivist over the news article, so, not as old as I stated in my original post—but the tradition is older than both dates. :)

sbts.edu/news/500-yea...

vs.

repository.sbts.edu/handle/10392...

12.06.2025 16:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Studying Exodus 15:1-21 for preaching this weekend. A really cool thing in the Hebrew manuscript tradition (this one a 16th century Torah scroll):

repository.sbts.edu/handle/10392...

12.06.2025 16:24 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

The last ten months have been extra challenging with serious illness &bereavements of several family members. Had to dial back some things & step away from others in this new season. But summer has brought some space and hopefully that will mean serious traction on some projects.

04.06.2025 17:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

(I was especially interested in seeing ektheses as possible indications of the segmentation of the text and whether said segmentation matched later critical editions and commentaries' views.)

20.05.2025 12:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Codex Alexandrinus V. 1 : British Museum 5th century manuscript : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Facsimile of Hebrew Bible Genesis to Ruth  Note: unclear original pages and oddly numbered,

This one is still useful for the quick references at the bottom of the page, but it's the one I greatly struggled to read. archive.org/details/TheC...

20.05.2025 12:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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When working on my dissertation, I liked to check manuscript images to make sure I had done my due diligence. Glad this one is now available:
archive.org/details/code...

20.05.2025 12:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A Deep Dive into the Discourse of the Deluge with Dr. Douglas K. Smith
YouTube video by Hebrew Bible Insights A Deep Dive into the Discourse of the Deluge with Dr. Douglas K. Smith

Thankful for Matthew Delaney & Dr. Nathan French interviewing me about my doctoral work in Genesis 6:9-9:17 for their Hebrew Bible Insights program. Preliminary remarks until an overview of the dissertation (3:50-37:04), followed by a friendly interview (37:04-58:43).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNgk...

02.09.2024 16:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I see - the one they are pointing to. I've been out of the loop for a bit and had only heard of Dorico recently. Will have to look into it.

26.08.2024 19:34 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Is it a tacit concession to Sibelius? I have Finale 27 but was thinking of trying out Sibelius esp since it seems iPad-friendly. Still, very surprising news.

26.08.2024 19:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Dr. Benjamin Noonan with Encouragement for Studying the Biblical Languages
YouTube video by Studying the Biblical Languages Dr. Benjamin Noonan with Encouragement for Studying the Biblical Languages

Dr. Benjamin Noonan with Encouragement for Studying the Biblical Languages - youtu.be/p-OGZBsZJfw (excerpted from "Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan" sites.google.com/view/studyin...)

21.08.2024 02:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Teaching and Researching: Another Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet
This episode features a discussion with Dr. Dustin Burlet where he shares his thoughts on teaching and researching.For resources related to this interview, v... Teaching and Researching: Another Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet

Teaching and Researching: Another Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet - Fascinating topics, techniques, and tools for studying and teaching and researching with the biblical languages - youtu.be/oxEBC9NQRbg

06.08.2024 16:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Biblical Languages and Rhetoric: An Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet
This episode features a discussion with Dr. Dustin Burlet about biblical languages and rhetoric, with special attention to his doctoral work applying rhetori... Biblical Languages and Rhetoric: An Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet

Biblical Languages and Rhetoric: An Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet
youtu.be/KQlBSVxHl98

24.07.2024 02:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Glad for the chance to present (virtually) today at the 2024 Origins conference in the Creation Theology Society sessions.
(The short version: The Greek Genesis translator's approach is complicated and sometimes surprising!)

23.07.2024 00:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A Daily Dose of the Biblical Languages: Spotlight on the Daily Dose Ministries #biblicallanguages
This episode spotlights the Daily Dose ministries and their helpful suite of resources for studying the biblical languages.www.dailydoseofhebrew.comhttps://w... A Daily Dose of the Biblical Languages: Spotlight on the Daily Dose Ministries #biblicallanguages

Helpful resources for learners of all levels who wish to begin, maintain, or recover the study of the biblical languages:
A Daily Dose of the Biblical Languages: Spotlight on the Daily Dose Ministries
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_F5...

10.07.2024 01:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Podcasts for Staying Sharp in the Summer (Studying the Biblical Languages) #biblicallanguages
Links to podcasts and channels mentioned in the program:Prove Text - Glossa House TVhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiRhttps://www.youtube.c... Podcasts for Staying Sharp in the Summer (Studying the Biblical Languages) #biblicallanguages

Stay Sharp in the Summer with Podcasts for Studying the Biblical Languages
youtu.be/zUNeAVlj-fo

26.06.2024 03:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Five Tips for Summer Study #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalaramaic #biblicalgreek
The purpose of this channel is to encourage learners of all levels in the study of the biblical languages.Be sure to check out the featured channels and play... Five Tips for Summer Study #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalaramaic #biblicalgreek

Studying the biblical languages? Make the most of your break with these Five Tips for Summer Study: youtu.be/Rxkl8F7t4yI

12.06.2024 11:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 2 of 2)
This is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Dr. Scott Callaham, dean of the Institute of Public Theology and host of Daily Dose of Aramaic, about ... The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 2 of 2)

The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 2 of 2). youtu.be/7Q4XTZpFwLI

28.05.2024 23:12 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
1077. Koine Music, Koine Class, Dr. Doug Smith (3 Things) - #provetext #music #greek
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (@tmichaelwhalcomb) shares 3 things he’s thinking about, namely, “Koine Music, Koine Class, and Dr. Doug Smith”. T... 1077. Koine Music, Koine Class, Dr. Doug Smith (3 Things) - #provetext #music #greek

Glad to be joining the GlossaHouse network with my podcast! Thanks, Dr. Michael Holcomb!
youtu.be/nBgcyw3ZAKQ?...

27.05.2024 12:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 1 of 2)
This is the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Scott Callaham, dean of the Institute of Public Theology and host of Daily Dose of Aramaic, about the B... The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 1 of 2)

The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 1 of 2): www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQhS...

20.05.2024 22:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 2 of 2)
This is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Dr. Jennifer Noonan, instructor of Old Testament at Columbia International University. We discuss the ... Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 2 of 2)

Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 2 of 2): We discuss the application of principles of second language acquisition for learning the biblical languages, studying Hebrew grammar, and recommended resources. youtu.be/Cm3NOFLfh4U

29.04.2024 10:17 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you do work on annotating narrative fiction, particularly scene segmentation, character presence and comings and goings, shifts in location or time or pov, I'd love to talk to you. Things are heating up in this area at @digitaltolkien.com

26.04.2024 13:41 — 👍 6    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 1 of 2)
This is the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Jennifer Noonan, instructor of Old Testament at Columbia International University, about her study of t... Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 1 of 2)

Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 1 of 2). We talk about her study of the biblical languages, her books, & her expertise in pedagogy (including her dissertation on processing instruction). youtu.be/0_ztbOn1ee0

22.04.2024 10:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 2 of 2)
This is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Dr. Benjamin Noonan, associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Columbia International Univers... Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 2 of 2)

Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 2) - in which we discuss Biblical Hebrew grammar, pedagogy, and resources.
youtu.be/hteHbd3tue4

15.04.2024 10:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 1 of 2). We talk about his education, his books, and his expertise in Biblical Hebrew research (including non-Semitic loanwords, discourse analysis, and the value of linguistics)! youtu.be/gSYRctEyYPI

08.04.2024 10:33 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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