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Loaded terminology

From: Lloyd Barre <barre AT c-zone.net>
To: "B-Hebrew" <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
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Subject: Loaded terminology
Date: 18 Apr 99 05:06:03 -0800

Dear List Members,

For the sake of methological clarity within the context of the historical
study of ancient Israel, I suggest that we make an adjustment in our
terminology. Rather than posing a contrast between "biblical" and
"extra-biblical" evidence, we would be helped by the more descriptive terms
"intra-biblical" verses "extra-biblical." This adjustment would, I believe,
help free us from connotations that can obscure matters related to
objectivity and historical method.

Thank you.

With regards,

L. M. Barre, Ph.D.

barre AT c-zone.net
www.angelfire.com/ca2/AncientIsrael

Loaded terminology, Lloyd Barre, 04/18/1999