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Doing a Dissertation?

John of Japan

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For those currently doing a dissertation, about to do one, or just wondering about it, my son has some detailed posts on his blog about his own process: http://paroikosmissionarykid.blogspot.jp/. I think these posts are helpful.

Paul just graduated from SEBTS with his PhD in NT Greek linguistics under Dr. David Alan Black.
 

Greektim

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For those currently doing a dissertation, about to do one, or just wondering about it, my son has some detailed posts on his blog about his own process: http://paroikosmissionarykid.blogspot.jp/. I think these posts are helpful.

Paul just graduated from SEBTS with his PhD in NT Greek linguistics under Dr. David Alan Black.
Bwahaha... I had already read his post before you linked to it.

Congrats to both father and son. I am curious about hearing his findings. What did he actually conclude w/ foreknowledge?

(I'm wondering if your son remembers me. When he audited Dr. Robinson's NT TC class, I met him briefly.)
 

John of Japan

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And that is, actually, the hardest part of a PhD these days.
So true. Paul has already sent out dozens of resumes, but only had a couple of phone interviews--though his alma mater did have him down to the last two candidates a couple of years ago.

"Dissertations aren't perfect, dissertations are just done" is the best advice I was given.
No kidding. I've gained a real appreciation for the dissertation process watching Paul go through it. Much kudos to those of you who have done it.

Paul's advisor has said he should re-write it this summer and prepare it for publication. More fun! (Dr. Black says he should learn Latin for that instead of depending on others' translations. (Hey, what's one more language!)
 
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John of Japan

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Bwahaha... I had already read his post before you linked to it.

Congrats to both father and son.
Thank you!
I am curious about hearing his findings. What did he actually conclude w/ foreknowledge?
After looking at all possible 1st century sources (the first time this has been done), he concluded that foreknowledge does not include any aspect of predetermination in its 1st century usage. His understanding of the word in 1 Peter then is that in that passage Peter is not speaking of how God foreknew salvation, but of how He foreknew the situation of the paroikoi, those scattered abroad, in their social situation and persecution. This conclusion is apart from any consideration of the Cal/Arm debate, which he did not discuss in the dissertation.
(I'm wondering if your son remembers me. When he audited Dr. Robinson's NT TC class, I met him briefly.)
By all means, drop him a line to say hello on his blog comments! I think he'll remember you.
 
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