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  • The Good Book Blog

    New Claims Regarding the “Family of Jesus” Tomb

    Gary Manning Jr — 

    “Geologist claims Jesus was married… and had a SON: Expert says he has proof son of God was buried in 'family tomb' along with wife Mary and his brother” screams the headline. The sensational headline, along with the release date on Easter weekend, should be our first warning to take the announcement with a grain of salt. To understand what these claims are, we need to go back to a (widely discredited) documentary, “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” released by documentarist Simcha Jacobovichi in 2007.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Is My Argument for Jesus’ Resurrection Question-Begging?

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dr. Craig, Firstly, thank you for all that you do for the Kingdom. Your work has been a great encouragement to me since I came to faith in Christ a few years ago. Recently, in the March issue of the popular philosophy journal 'Think', Raphael Lataster attacks your argument from Jesus' resurrection as circular. The article is titled: "A PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF WILLIAM LANE CRAIG'S RESURRECTION OF JESUS ARGUMENT" ...

  • ŷַ News

    Student-led Ministries Serve Over Spring Break

    ŷַns serve local and international communities through 27 ministries throughout the year

    Joclyn Kirton — 

    Approximately 55 percent of college students plan to spend their Spring Break in the sun in places like Punta Cana, Las Vegas and Cancun to enjoy...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Thoughts About Dr. Robert Saucy: Reflections from Dr. Tom Finley

    Tom Finley — 

    Dr. Bob Saucy was a skilled teacher, beloved colleague, and friend. He greatly influenced my own theology and path in life. Having studied under him at Talbot, I have known him for many years. He was a tremendous man of God and truly a "Distinguished Professor." He will be sorely missed at Talbot by students, alumni, staff, and faculty.

  • ŷַ News

    ŷַ Professor’s April Fools' Video Goes Viral

    Video of math professor Matthew Weathers’ April Fools' in-class prank racks up more than 20 million views

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    ŷַ professor Matthew Weathers has a penchant for fooling his students and subsequently making waves online. Most recently, his video...

  • The Good Book Blog

    An Interview with Jack Beck: Discovery House Bible Atlas

    David Talley — 

    Discovery House recently published a new Bible Atlas that is worth your time to review. I thought you might find it helpful to become better acquainted with the author, Jack Beck, so I asked him the following questions.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Plantinga’s Evolutionary Argument against Naturalism

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dr. Craig, I have a question about Alvin Platinga's Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism. He argues, I think, that the probability that my cognitive factulties are reliable (R) given that naturalism and evolution (N&E) are true, is low or inscrutable. And that, furthermore, if I accept that P(R/N&E) is low or inscrutable, then I have a defeater for any belief produced by my faculties, including N&E ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    He is Risen! And So Have You!

    Joe Hellerman — 

    Are you a Friday person or a Sunday person? Each year Easter gives us a special opportunity to stop and recalibrate our outlook on life. What is the difference between a Friday person and a Sunday person? Well, a Friday person is basically a pessimist, viewing every circumstance in a negative light, and always anticipating the worst: That little noise under the hood probably means I need to have my engine rebuilt. I’ll never be able to please my demanding boss. Nobody likes me. I’ll never get out from under these financial pressures. I guess I’m just meant to have a lousy marriage. This persistent pain in my side is probably cancer. A Friday person is someone who looks at a half-glass of water and thinks, “A lot of good that’ll do. I have a whole forest fire to put out!”

  • The Good Book Blog

    Three Days and Three Nights

    Gary Manning Jr — 

    The message of Easter is much more important than its chronology. Still, people often ask me questions about chronology in the Gospels. In my earlier post, I answered questions related to the date of Easter and the apparent difference between the chronology found in John and in the Synoptic Gospels. Today, I answer a few questions related to the "three days and three nights."

  • ŷַ News

    DePriest Earns National Honor

    Reba DePriest Named NAIA Pitcher of the Week.

    Neil Morgan — 

    NAIA RELEASE Things just keep escalating for ŷַ's fantastic ace Reba DePriest. She begins the week with school player of the week honors, then...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Reflections on Dr. Robert L. Saucy’s 54-Year Career at Talbot

    Clinton E. Arnold — 

    Dr. Robert L. Saucy was a faculty member at Talbot for 54 years. He began teaching here in 1961—the year JFK was inaugurated as President, the Andy Griffith show made its debut, and Henry Mancini received a Grammy for “Moon River.” The Dean of Talbot, Dr. Charles Feinberg, hired Bob to Chair both the Systematic Theology Department and the Department of English Bible. At that time, Talbot was less than 100 students.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Chronology of Easter in John and the Synoptic Gospels

    Gary Manning Jr — 

    The exact chronology of Easter is not the most important thing to think about during Easter week, but students often ask me questions about chronological issues in the Gospels. Here are two common questions: What is the probable date of Jesus’ crucifixion? In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus dies the day after Passover. But in John, it seems like he dies on the Passover. Can these be reconciled?

  • The Good Book Blog

    Bible Fluency Giveaway

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Weaver Book Company is sponsoring an Amazon.com giveaway of the Bible Fluency Complete Learning Kit. Up to five times, for each 100 entrants, one will receive a free copy of the Bible Fluency kit, including the teaching videos, flashcards, workbook, and music CD. Spread the word! The giveaway will last one week or until the fifth prize is awarded.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Reject Jesus for Judaism?

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dear Dr. Craig, On Jan 5th I made a statement that I was not going to allow doubt in regards to Jesus into my life, Jesus appears to be the best choice and that’s what I’m going with and I’ll reevaluate at the end of the year. Well, a few days after I made this statement some books by Rabbi Tovia Singer (Let's Get Biblical) that I ordered earlier arrived and I couldn’t help myself to start reading them. I hate that I’m so inconsistent, but I will not apologize for yearning for truth ...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    In Print: Spring 2015

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority, by Jonathan Morrow (M.A. ’07, M.Div. ’07, D.Min. ’11), Moody, August 2014....

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Abstinence, Intensity and Love

    Two reflections on Lent and love, one from the perspective of abstinence, one from the perspective of intensification

    Bruce Hindmarsh — 

    This issue’s Last Word comes from the ŷַ Center for Christian Thought’s blog, The Table.In this article, adapted from a post on...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Meet the 2015 Alumni Award Winners

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    The ŷַ Alumni Association recognized 11 alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and service during a special awards chapel on...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Yearbook Archive Goes Digital

    Every volume of The ŷַn since 1927 now accessible online

    Heather Leith — 

    Looking to reminisce on your glory days at ŷַ without having to crawl into the attic to find your dusty yearbooks? Every edition of The ŷַn...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    From the Alumni Office: Spring 2015

    What is God’s Definition of Success?

    Rick Bee — 

    In this issue of ŷַ Magazine, the alumni board is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Alumni of the Year Awards. These great...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Pipeline Preacher

    Daniel Felton (’98) shares the gospel as a missionary surfer

    Heather Leith — 

    Daniel Felton (’98) has a vocation that most people reserve for vacation — surfing. Felton works for the Christian Surfing Federation (CSF), a...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Dorm Stairwells to Skid Row

    Antquan Washington (’02) serves L.A.'s needy

    Heather Leith — 

    More than a decade ago, a conversation with a friend in the Hart Hall stairwell inspired Antquan Washington (’02) to get involved with ministry to...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    We Won’t All Change the World … And That’s Okay

    An excerpt from "Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World"

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    In the church today, we like to raise the bar, up the ante and lay out radical calls that most people can’t possibly answer. Nor do we expect them...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    The Extraordinary Beauty of Ordinary Faith

    An interview with author and theologian Michael Horton (’87)

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    In his new book, Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World, alumnus Michael Horton (’87) argues that evangelicals should tone down...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    A History of Hardship

    Haiti’s people have shown resilience through poverty, natural disasters and political turbulence

    Tamara Welter — 

    Haitians are proud of the fact that their country was the first black republic; slaves overthrew Haiti’s French control. But Haiti’s history is...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    The Viewfinders

    In a tragedy-stricken land, ŷַ journalists are equipping Haitians to share their stories

    Michael Longinow, Tamara Welter — 

    Nelson, a lanky young Haitian man, brought his camera up to professor Tamara Welter and showed her the screen on the back. He needed help with an...