My pastor once (very sagely and helpfully) said that, when a leader encourages great faith to rise up in people, learning of their corruption doesn't negate the power and impact of the faith in the hearers. When a leader abuses their power in the church, I now appreciate the good that has been inspired in others by their words, though their own lives may be severly lacking. I wonder that the same can be said when they are revealed to be a corrupt author... though it is a bit different when you know the reality being lived behind the inspiring words being spoken/written. Not sure if that makes sense, but I suppose I'm just digesting the intersting question you pose! Thanks for another great video!
According to Wikipedia: "In February 2001, [Richard I.] Pervo was arrested after investigators found thousands of images of child pornography on his work computer at the University of Minnesota.[12] In May he pleaded guilty to five counts of possession and one count of distribution of child pornography. He was sentenced to one year in a state workhouse and eight years probation.[13][14] He formally resigned from the University of Minnesota as of June 2001, having been suspended since his arrest.[15] After serving his sentence he continued to publish theological works as an independent scholar and Fellow of the Westar Institute,[2] and was recognized as an authority on the canonical and non-canonical books of Acts.[16]"
What's your favorite? I don't think I have one anymore, but in my tradition we're big on the NKJV so that's the one I know best. I'd have to say NIV 84, NLT, CSB and ESV aren't far behind.
Richard Pervo is an ironic name, given the nature of his crimes. I have this issue reading anything by Helmut Koester too. I personally would prefer that Hermeneia would drop the volume and translate Daniel Marguerat’s 2 volume Les Actes des apôtres from the French, as they did with Francois Bovon on Luke.
Thank you again, Stephen. That is an interesting question. Maybe to some/a great extent it depends on what the author was actually convicted of? In this case I admit I would find it extremely difficult (as a father and grandfather) even to touch a commentary by this man, however brilliant and useful his work. Briefly, on Acts, I did enjoy reading Ben Witherington III's one a few years ago. So many good ones available now though! Anyway, thank you for your thought-provoking comments.
This was a great video. It is so heartbreaking when a biblical scholar or Christian leader commits terrible sin. I guess if we choose not to read the published works of people who have committed crimes or public sins, then I guess we can’t read the psalms of David because David committed terrible sins. I guess we can’t read the Proverbs of Solomon because he didn’t always put his proverbs into practice. We can’t read Martin Luther or Calvin, they said terrible things about Jewish people. Pervo’s crimes were terrible, but in addition, he claims that Acts is fiction and was written in the second century, so I don’t find it particularly helpful in my study
This is a challenging area isn't it? We had a popstar called Gary Glitter here in the 70's and he went to prison for a similar offence and his music is never played on the radio, but i do occasionally hum one of his songs....
@@pastorslibrary I hear you. Have you investigated soteriology called Provisionism? Ken Wilson, Leighton flowers, David Allen, Adam Harwood, Geoffrey Robinson, etc.? Also, have you looked into the book “Inmillennialism” by Michael Rogers? I think he’s on the right path with his eschatology.
Thanks Pastor Steve!
My pastor once (very sagely and helpfully) said that, when a leader encourages great faith to rise up in people, learning of their corruption doesn't negate the power and impact of the faith in the hearers. When a leader abuses their power in the church, I now appreciate the good that has been inspired in others by their words, though their own lives may be severly lacking. I wonder that the same can be said when they are revealed to be a corrupt author... though it is a bit different when you know the reality being lived behind the inspiring words being spoken/written. Not sure if that makes sense, but I suppose I'm just digesting the intersting question you pose! Thanks for another great video!
Wise words indeed! Thank you for passing them on to me! Blessings!
According to Wikipedia: "In February 2001, [Richard I.] Pervo was arrested after investigators found thousands of images of child pornography on his work computer at the University of Minnesota.[12] In May he pleaded guilty to five counts of possession and one count of distribution of child pornography. He was sentenced to one year in a state workhouse and eight years probation.[13][14] He formally resigned from the University of Minnesota as of June 2001, having been suspended since his arrest.[15] After serving his sentence he continued to publish theological works as an independent scholar and Fellow of the Westar Institute,[2] and was recognized as an authority on the canonical and non-canonical books of Acts.[16]"
Great video brother. I love the CSB translation. It's not my #1 but I always refer to it when looking for alternate readings of a term.
It is one of my seven favourite versions (did he say 7???) Yes I did. Bless you my friend!
What's your favorite? I don't think I have one anymore, but in my tradition we're big on the NKJV so that's the one I know best. I'd have to say NIV 84, NLT, CSB and ESV aren't far behind.
Richard Pervo is an ironic name, given the nature of his crimes. I have this issue reading anything by Helmut Koester too. I personally would prefer that Hermeneia would drop the volume and translate Daniel Marguerat’s 2 volume Les Actes des apôtres from the French, as they did with Francois Bovon on Luke.
Great idea! Blessings!
What is the problem with Koester?
Thank you again, Stephen. That is an interesting question. Maybe to some/a great extent it depends on what the author was actually convicted of? In this case I admit I would find it extremely difficult (as a father and grandfather) even to touch a commentary by this man, however brilliant and useful his work. Briefly, on Acts, I did enjoy reading Ben Witherington III's one a few years ago. So many good ones available now though! Anyway, thank you for your thought-provoking comments.
Bless you Steven! BW's was the first commentary I bought on Acts and I am a huge fan of his work
This was a great video. It is so heartbreaking when a biblical scholar or Christian leader commits terrible sin.
I guess if we choose not to read the published works of people who have committed crimes or public sins, then I guess we can’t read the psalms of David because David committed terrible sins. I guess we can’t read the Proverbs of Solomon because he didn’t always put his proverbs into practice. We can’t read Martin Luther or Calvin, they said terrible things about Jewish people.
Pervo’s crimes were terrible, but in addition, he claims that Acts is fiction and was written in the second century, so I don’t find it particularly helpful in my study
This is a challenging area isn't it? We had a popstar called Gary Glitter here in the 70's and he went to prison for a similar offence and his music is never played on the radio, but i do occasionally hum one of his songs....
6:18 who do you really struggle with?
@@leepretorius4869 here is a clue....what noise does a cow make??
@@pastorslibrary I hear you. Have you investigated soteriology called Provisionism? Ken Wilson, Leighton flowers, David Allen, Adam Harwood, Geoffrey Robinson, etc.?
Also, have you looked into the book “Inmillennialism” by Michael Rogers? I think he’s on the right path with his eschatology.
@@leepretorius4869 thanks for those tips. I have some familiarity with Allen but not so much with the rest. Will look into Rogers. Bless you!
Lol. Had a feeling that's who you were on about...
@@pastorslibrary that is too funny. I really enjoyed his Romans class, though even though I consider myself a Reformed Arminian.