Yale Bible Study Forum - Recent Posts https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/ Yale Bible Study Discussion Board en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:55 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: The Structure of Genesis https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/public-discussion/the-structure-of-genesis/#post-897 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:53:19 +0000 Interpretation Questions:

1. Where is the line between the Genesis stories we accept as non-historical ancient myth and those we read as historically plausible? Why do we draw the line where we do?

I find that drawing the line between non-historical ancient myth and those we read as historically plausible can be quite difficult and a bit blurry at times. When talking about the primeval stories in in Genesis 1-11 they almost have an other worldy feel to them with stories about talking snakes and strolling around the garden of Eden with this strange Being Called God and spirit beings mating with mortal women and prods ucing giant offspring etc. Whereas Genesis 12-50 almost have a family feel about them. Jelousy among siblings.family feuds war between different kings ect. Yet each contain things that seem to make sense and others seem so far fetched in both the primeval and patriarchal portions of the book. I suppose that's why I'm taking this course to hopefully have a better understanding of how it all fits to gether or at least have a better grasp of the basics of how I can take this ancient literature and somehow make it relevant for today.

]]> Malcolm Stevenson https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/public-discussion/the-structure-of-genesis/#post-897 RE: Students from The Netherlands? https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/students-from-the-netherlands/#post-896 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:06 +0000 Hi Ava, I haven't been very active on the Yale platform so it took a long time for me to see your mesage, but I wanted to thank you for your reply anyway. Best regards, Victor

]]> victor.blom@outlook.com https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/students-from-the-netherlands/#post-896 RE: Study Of Mathew ( St Michaels Bon Air) https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/study-of-mathew-st-michaels-bon-air/#post-895 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:22:07 +0000 The Book of Matthew is indeed an interesting book, providing all the genealogical information about Jesus and his descendants. What I also find fascinating is how God guided the Shepherds through dreams, how they obeyed foiling Herod's axis of evil. I have often wondered how the animals responded the baby Jesus and his mother invading their space. Did they huddle  around the babe on bended knees in a posture of worship , as well as acting as a blanket to keep mom and child warm? Surely!

]]> koreenduncan@gmail.com https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/study-of-mathew-st-michaels-bon-air/#post-895 RE: Genesis 3.8 - Sin? https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/genesis-3-8-sin/#post-894 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:19:27 +0000 I'm reading your question a year later, and I agree that the implication in Genesis 3:8 is that their action of hiding is based on a perception of fear and guilt.  Adam and Eve "knew" they disobeyed and were attempting to evade God by hiding, just like mischievous children.

]]> gmj28144@gmail.com https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/genesis-3-8-sin/#post-894 RE: Students from The Netherlands? https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/students-from-the-netherlands/#post-892 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:40:47 +0000 Yes me, hallo Victor, dit is Ava uit Leiden

]]> allecmere@gmail.com https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/students-from-the-netherlands/#post-892 Students from The Netherlands? https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/students-from-the-netherlands/#post-891 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:06:05 +0000 Hi, 

I was wondering if there are any students from The Netherlands currently active?

If so, it might be interesting to connect.

Best regards,

Victor 

]]> victor.blom@outlook.com https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/general-information/students-from-the-netherlands/#post-891 The Anticipation and Arrival of Jesus in Luke 1 and 2 with the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/savethedate-savethedate/the-anticipation-and-arrival-of-jesus-in-luke-1-and-2-with-the-rev-dr-allen-hilton-4/#post-890 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:46:26 +0000

Zoom | December 4, 11, and 18 | 7:30 pm Eastern | 3 Sessions

The Gospel of Luke offers our most extensive biblical look at the anticipation of Jesus’s advent. Through angel visits, the enthusiastic response of faithful women, the lowly circumstances of the birth, and the earliest days of the incarnation, the Gospel trumpets the significance and shape of God’s appearing among us in Bethlehem. Join the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton for a three-week engagement with all this wonder.

Register once for all 3 sessions at The Anticipation and Arrival of Jesus in Luke 1 and 2.

**Current Students can register for free by emailing us here.

For more information on the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton go here.

]]> Megan Lukens https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/savethedate-savethedate/the-anticipation-and-arrival-of-jesus-in-luke-1-and-2-with-the-rev-dr-allen-hilton-4/#post-890 Thankful https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/public-discussion/thankful/#post-886 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:15:54 +0000 I'm so grateful and thankful for the free online Bible Study courses Yale Offers, and I'm thankful for the Professors who take out the time and share with the community.Thank God for you all .

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]]> drisaiahotis https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/public-discussion/blessings/#post-885 What Do We Do with a Book like Revelation? with Dr. Yii-Jan Lin https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/savethedate-savethedate/what-do-we-do-with-a-book-like-revelation-with-dr-yii-jan-lin-3/#post-884 Thu, 22 May 2025 17:19:46 +0000 Zoom | September 16 – October 21 | 7:30 pm | 6 Sessions

The Book of Revelation is a strange book, full of conflicting timelines, bizarre images, and coded language. This course will look at the many different ways to read and interpret this ancient text by analyzing its historical and literary context and exploring the many different ways people have used the book.

The 6 sessions will occur on September 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, and 21 at 7:30 pm Eastern on Zoom.

 

Register at https://tinyurl.com/mtb8n3kv.

]]> Megan Lukens https://yalebiblestudy.org/community/savethedate-savethedate/what-do-we-do-with-a-book-like-revelation-with-dr-yii-jan-lin-3/#post-884