culture. education. literary studies.
The Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" draws on biblical symbols and imagery, focusing on Israelโs desperate yearning for the Messiah, as promised by the ancient prophets of God: the King who would save the chosen people from otherwise certain death and destruction.
One of the latest additions to my library is the Knox Version of the Bible, published by Baronius Press. In this unboxing post Iโm going to present its features, starting with a brief explainer on this particular translation.
Published by Thomas Nelson, this commentary is not designed to be neutral: its target audience is pretty narrow and specific, and the theological framework behind its scholarship precisely defined.
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