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T&T Clark Handbook to Social Identity in the NT Reviewed

21/8/2015

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T&T Clark Handbook to Social Identity in the New Testament edited by J. Brian Tucker and Coleman A. Baker, has been recently reviewed by Jacobus Kok, and publised in the Review of Biblical Literature. The reviewer is overall very positive about this publication, and is generous is his praises for the book. 

The summary of his review is reproduced below:

"...this is an excellent handbook for scholars and students alike interested in the exciting field of social identity in the New Testament and social- scientific theoretical approaches in general. It is a comprehensive volume with significant value for the academic community. What I found especially helpful is the many questions and new research gaps, if you will, that were opened by reading this book. Another strong point of the book is that in the footnotes one finds a wealth of references to secondary literature of both New Testament scholars and social scientists that will help the reader to be able to delve deeper into the research areas or topics in which one is interested. This book is not only highly recommended but also a pleasure to read."

I am honoured to play a small part in this volume where I contributed an essay on 2 Corinthians that received a generous review from Kok:

"Chapter 16 (289–310), written by Kar Yong Lim, engages with the Pauline concept of “new creation” (2 Cor 5:17) and the implication thereof for social identity formation in 2 Corinthians. Importantly, Lim deals with the temporal-comparison (cf. Susan Condor) aspects that deal with social identity and the fact that the earlier work of Tajfel did not accommodate the enduring nature of identity formation over time. Identity is fluid and changes over time. Thus Lim correctly argues that SIT also has its limitations due to the fact that it cannot fully illuminate a “diachronic process” of identity formation over an extended period in time (291). Lim considers the need for and importance of temporal comparison in social-identity formation in 2 Corinthians, which is a good test case in which the development of social identity over time is to be seen."

For those who are interested to read the full review, please click here. The book is available at Amazon, Bookdepository and other reputable online book retailers.


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Public Lecture on KJV-NIV Issues

9/8/2015

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I will be giving a public lecture as pat of the Christian Education seminar of Petaling Jaya Evangelical Free Church.

Date: Thursday, 20 August 2015
Time: 8pm-10pm
Venue: Petaling Jaya Evangelical Free Church. For directions, please click here.

Please register directly with Petaling Jaya Evangelical Free Church for the seminar by clicking here.
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Greece Study Tour Completed

18/5/2015

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Together with my colleague, Rev Dr Paul Barker, we led a study tour to Greece, following the footsteps of Paul's Second Missionary Journey as narrated in Acts 16-18. From April 24-May 5, 70 of us in the group covered Neapolis, Thessalonica, Philippi, Berea, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Corinth and Athens. We trust that the Scriptures have come alive for all in the trip. We would like to thank World Discovery Travel for their professionalism as our tour managers, and the knowledgable local guides for their as well.
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Pre-Launch of Jesus the Storyteller at PJEFC

17/5/2015

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This morning, a pre-launch sale for my latest book, Jesus the Storyteller, was held at my home church, Petaling Jaya Evaagelical Free Church. I am thankful for the strong support shown by members of the congregation. More than 170 copies of the book were sold. To all the helpers, thank you for your efficiency!
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LAMM Course Completed

13/4/2015

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On April 11, I completed my lectures to a group of 18 lay leaders and pastors from the Chinese Methodist Church in Australia, taught over a period of 3 weekends. The course, The Gospel of Mark, is part of the training programme for the Logos Academy for Ministry and Mission (LAMM), which is certified by Seminari Theoloji Malaysia. We look forward to futher cooperation and collaboration with the Chinese Methodist Church in Australia.
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