Biblical Hebrew Forum

["George Athas" <gathas AT globalfreeway.com.au>]

Dear members,

The thread on Isa 42:3-4 has spawned a discussion on proof texting. Since 
this latter
topic is about the history of interpretating biblical texts, there is no real 
problem with
it, *provided* it does not venture into discussions of historicity or 
inspiration, nor
make value judgements of faiths. As such, I encourage those participating in 
the threads
to watch their wording and subject matter closely. The thread is certainly 
borderline, but
let's give people the benefit of the doubt that they can conduct these 
threads on
friendly, scholarly terms.

Should the threads take a different turn, however, there will be a call to 
end them.


Best regards,

Dr GEORGE ATHAS
(B-Hebrew Chairman, on behalf of the B-Hebrew Chair Staff)