Denver Seminary

CHURCH RESOURCE ENGAGE 11 Denver Seminary's Denver Journal This is the 21st year of publishing Denver Seminary's free online tool, Denver Journal: An Online Resource for Biblical and Theological Studies. The Denver Journal serves as a key resource for equipping Christian pastors, teachers, and students. Reviews are listed according to the appropriate theological or biblical category. Largely a product of the Denver Seminary faculty, the Denver Journal includes some student contributions as well. Its reviews and review essays mainly showcase important, recent works of publication but also include classic studies and other works of note. Two of the most exciting parts of the Denver Journal are the Annotated Old Testament Bibliography and the New Testament Bibliography, written and updated by the Old and New Testament departments of Denver Seminary. Each bibliography includes a section that lists key books from important categories of study— introductions, theology, history, Hebrew and Greek grammars, and so forth—featuring a dozen or so of the best works in each field. The most popular feature of the Denver Journal is the bibliographic section, listing the best dozen exegetical commentaries for each book of the Bible. The Old Testament bibliography provides a brief note after each book listed, while the New Testament bibliography divides the commentaries according to whether they include the original Greek. With about 2,000 pageviews each month, the Denver Journal is one of the most widely read resources of its kind, attracting readers from around the world. If you're searching for a new book to digest, take a minute or two to read some of the reviews. The next time you are preaching or teaching from the Bible or doing some personal study, consider consulting the bibliographic guides. The only equivalent bibliographies must be purchased as books, and most are dated. Twenty-one years ago, Denver Seminary committed itself to making this resource available without cost to the Christian church as part of its mission to minister God's message of salvation throughout the world. You can access it by visiting denverseminary.edu/denverjournal. In our snug little corner of Littleton, an example of beautiful giving has come to our attention. In 1987, Phyllis Clerihue applied as administrative assistant to the dean of students. She loved working in that office and along the way, met extraordinary people: faculty, staff, and students. God used the Seminary community to shape her as a Christian, as a person, and as a woman. Over the next 20 years, her title changed several times until she served as dean of students—a role in which she served for seven years. "What started as a pleasant work opportunity grew into a privilege to serve," said Phyllis. Her life of service to the students and the Seminary was already a living testament to generous giving, but she is continuing to give by leaving a portion of her estate to Denver Seminary. "It's a no-brainer that Denver Seminary should survive and thrive. My husband, Al, and I can be a tiny part of that future through our gift," she said. "My offering might be more of a 'widow's mite' compared to some," said Phyllis, "but it was a privilege to serve at Denver Seminary and to give in this way." A Mite That's Mighty Denver Seminary invites those who recognize our role in forming men and women for God's work to become Legacy Builders. Legacy Builders have honored the Seminary with a gift in their estate plans. Estate gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Every gift is welcome, as the spirit behind each one is to encourage future generations. About our Legacy Builder Program

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