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(15) For those who want to learn Greek words related to Christmas try this Advent Calendar!

(14) Kevin Brown reviews Bart D. Ehrman’s and Zlatko Plese’s The Apocryphal Gospels: Texts and Translations.

(13) Joel Watts tells us why we need scholars. Marc Cortez tells us why they annoy people. Michael Halcomb warns against their cop-outs.

(12) Peter Enns presents his final two quibbles with the Adam/evolution discussion.

(11) Marc Cortez asks you to chose your favorite Church Mother. Also, he provides a list of questions you should ask before seeking a new church.

(10) John Hobbins reviews The Jewish Annotated New Testament.

(9) Michael Bird examines 2 Peter in canonical perspective.

(8) Bill Mounce asks if the demons in Luke 8.30 were women. Also, he discusses how to talk about sin without using religious language.

(7) Michael Barber talks about the true Temple in Mark.

(6) Ian Paul asks how we should read Mark 13.

(5) Brett Landau asks, “Who were the Magi?”

(5) Daniel Kirk warns against under-realized eschatology at Advent. Halden Doerge addresses Advent and the end of religion.

(3) Paul Copan outlines the myths and realities of the first Christmas.

(2) N.T. Wright was interview on Fox News about Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

(1) Deane Galbraith has posted the 69th Biblical Studies Carnival.