Author Archives: Rick Wadholm

A Question of Canon: Star Wars and the Old Testament

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Rick Wadholm

The following is an answer I provided one of my graduate students regarding a “canonical approach” which was asked with reference also to Star Wars “canon” in a reading assignment for a course in Old Testament Theology. I felt a … Continue reading →

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Concerning Contexts for Interpretation of Scripture

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Rick Wadholm

The following is a short reply I gave on one of my graduate student’s Hermeneutics assignment wrestling with the following two readings: Punt, J. “Current Debates on Biblical Hermeneutics in South Africa and the Postcolonial Matrix.” Religion & Theology 1.1-2 … Continue reading →

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Hearing the Prophets on Justice: A Response

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Rick Wadholm

One of the assignments I have given some of my students as we discuss the writing prophets of the Old Testament is to reflect on the following: “What might be some ways that the prophetic words about justice for the … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 31 and the Virtuous Woman

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Rick Wadholm

Here is a question I was asked about Proverbs 31 and the Virtuous Woman. I have found this passage to have a fairly wide misuse in the Church against women. Question: Is there a commentary you’d recommend for Proverbs 31. … Continue reading →

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Genesis 2.18 and the “Not Good” of Creation: Random Reflections

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Rick Wadholm

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Gen.2.18, NIV) Could it be that there was lack of “goodness” in God’s first creating? How might we … Continue reading →

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A Quick Exodus: A Brief Response

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick Wadholm

The following question, and my answer, emerged from readings on the Book of Exodus: Student: “It is interesting that the meaning of the word “exodus” means quick exit (1), why is it called a quick exit when it really was … Continue reading →

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A Pentecostal Hermeneutic: Video Intro with Brief Bibliography

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Rick Wadholm

Here I offer a brief (12 minute) video for some of my students on my proposal for a Pentecostal Hermeneutic. I thought others may benefit from it as well. Brief Recommended Bibliography (excluding journal articles with the exception of the … Continue reading →

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An Oracle Against the False Prophets: A Psalm for 2020

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Rick Wadholm

So many false prophets, Deceived in their much prophesying, Mad with their own imaginings. Mad with their claims of divine approval. Deceived long ago when they sold themselves to the powers of this age Thinking to speak for the Lord … Continue reading →

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A Funeral Twice Undone: A Short Response

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Rick Wadholm

I received a question from a student pertaining to burial practices in light of a strange Elisha tale inserted into 2 Kings 13. I thought perhaps my response might help others to reflect on the cultural and historical differences pertinent … Continue reading →

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Elijah the Reticent Prophet?

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Rick Wadholm

I have spent a fair bit of time in the study of the Elijah texts in 1-2 Kings (and continue to work on such for an upcoming commentary on 1 Kings). One thing that keeps bothering me about Elijah is … Continue reading →

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