Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman, David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index to Rabbinic Literature(ASIRL) with Hendrickson Academic. This volume is a comprehensive Scripture index to classical rabbinic literature in English that contains approximately 90,000 entries and represents over 2,500 hours of work by a seven-person team over the course of two and a half years. In addition to the work of the editorial team, a group of OCU staff and students assisted in reviewing several thousand entries in the index.
ASIRL is already receiving praise from top scholars in the field. “A Scripture Index to Rabbinic Literature is a most welcome addition to the tool kit of resources for the critical study of rabbinic Judaism’s creative interpretation of the Bible,” says Steven D. Fraade of Yale University. “It promises to set the standard for many years to come.” David Stern of Harvard University remarks, “ASIRL is an extraordinary contribution to the existing fund of resources for the study of rabbinic literature.… Nothing like this has ever been attempted before.”
Ohio Christian University will be celebrating the publication of this volume with a release event on Tuesday, April 6 at 11am in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center. Off-campus visitors may register for the event here.
Archived Articles of Interest
Advent: A Season of Expecting Unexpectedness
Published: December 22, 2017
by Amber Ginter, Senior, English Major
“While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have the
baby. She gave birth to her first son. She wrapped him up well and laid him
in a box where cattle are fed. She put him there because the guest room was
full.” (Luke 2:5-7, ERV).
In Luke chapter two, the prophecy of the Messiah described in Micah 5:2-5 is
fulfilled. Here, though Luke is primarily concerned with the oppressed and
how Jesus is going to help them, Bethlehem becomes a pivotal location for an
unexpected baby lying in a less than expected stable.
Anticipating
by Amber Ginter, Senior, English Major
“While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have the
baby. She gave birth to her first son. She wrapped him up well and laid him
in a box where cattle are fed. She put him there because the guest room was
full.” (Luke 2:5-7, ERV).
In Luke chapter two, the prophecy of the Messiah described in Micah 5:2-5 is
fulfilled. Here,
by Amber Ginter, Senior, English Major
“While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have the
baby. She gave birth to her first son. She wrapped him up well and laid him
in a
Former OCU President's Tribute to OCU Grad Dr. Stan Toler
Published: December 13, 2017
By Doug Carter, OCU President 1980-1989
Forty-seven years ago (1970) at the Taylor County Camp Meeting in Central
Georgia on a hot July day, my wife and I were the missionary speakers
representing our ministry to Native Americans in Arizona with World Gospel
Mission. There was a quartet singing in the service–a group of young
preacher boys representing Circleville Bible College (now Ohio Christian
University). One of the lads was very small in size with a gracious smile and
a perfect haircut. When the offering was received, he pledged to give $5.00
monthly to our support in spite of
By Doug Carter, OCU President 1980-1989
Forty-seven years ago (1970) at the Taylor County Camp Meeting in Central
Georgia on a hot July day, my wife and I were the missionary speakers
representing our ministry to Native Americans in Arizona with World Gospel
Mission. There was a quartet singing in the service–a group of young
preacher boys representing Circleville Bible College (now Ohio
By Doug Carter, OCU President 1980-1989
Forty-seven years ago (1970) at the Taylor County Camp Meeting in Central
Georgia on a hot July day, my wife and I were the missionary speakers
representing
Dean on Generosity - Kicking Off Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
Published: November 22, 2017
"How to do the most good?" On Nov. 14, Rev. David Dean, Director of Church
Relations for Ohio Christian University, addressed this question to Fairfield
County business leaders assembled at Lancaster Country Club to kick off this
season's Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
Reminding participants that altruism—thoughtfulness of the well-being of
and generosity to others—means giving, Dean explained, “Studies show the
happiest people are the most generous." He elaborated on this theme,
explaining that the “Generosity Factor” is a characteristic of people who
give generously: Those
"How to do the most good?" On Nov. 14, Rev. David Dean, Director of Church
Relations for Ohio Christian University, addressed this question to Fairfield
County business leaders assembled at Lancaster Country Club to kick off this
season's Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
Reminding participants that altruism—thoughtfulness of the well-being of
and generosity to others—means giving, Dean
"How to do the most good?" On Nov. 14, Rev. David Dean, Director of Church
Relations for Ohio Christian University, addressed this question to Fairfield
County business leaders assembled at
OCU Online Pastoral Counseling Master’s Program Is 8th in Top 20!
Published: November 16, 2017
TopCounselingSchools.org has ranked OCU’s online Master Degree in Pastoral
Counseling 8th among the top 20 best programs available!
According to Top Counseling Schools’ evaluation: OCU’s program is
“One of the most affordable pastoral counseling master’s programs online
on our list is the online master’s in ministry from Ohio Christian
University. This 34-credit hour program is designed to equip students to
analyze situations and choose proper interventions to help others cope with
crises, exploring pastoral care and counseling topics. Some of the classes
offered include history of
TopCounselingSchools.org has ranked OCU’s online Master Degree in Pastoral
Counseling 8th among the top 20 best programs available!
According to Top Counseling Schools’ evaluation: OCU’s program is
“One of the most affordable pastoral counseling master’s programs online
on our list is the online master’s in ministry from Ohio Christian
University. This 34-credit hour program is designed to
TopCounselingSchools.org has ranked OCU’s online Master Degree in Pastoral
Counseling 8th among the top 20 best programs available!
According to Top Counseling Schools’ evaluation: OCU’s program
Mentor Leaders' Rev. David Whetstone Speaks during OCU Mission Week
Published: October 23, 2017
Rev. David Whetstone, founder of Mentor Leaders, is a featured speaker during
OCU’s Missions Week, October 23-26, on the university's main Circleville
campus.
Mentor Leaders, based in Nolensville, TN, is a nonprofit organization
using community-based efforts to bring aid, restoration, and sustainability
to global neighborhoods.
Mission Week presentations are being held in OCU's Detty Chapel.
Mentor Leaders has teams in Togo and Haiti who are providing emergency aid,
restoration—supported by education, financial investment, and relational
development—, and sustainability training
Rev. David Whetstone, founder of Mentor Leaders, is a featured speaker during
OCU’s Missions Week, October 23-26, on the university's main Circleville
campus.
Mentor Leaders, based in Nolensville, TN, is a nonprofit organization
using community-based efforts to bring aid, restoration, and sustainability
to global neighborhoods.
Mission Week presentations are being held in OCU's Detty
Rev. David Whetstone, founder of Mentor Leaders, is a featured speaker during
OCU’s Missions Week, October 23-26, on the university's main Circleville
campus.
Mentor Leaders, based in Nolensville
