A couple of weeks ago, one of my colleagues here at Wartburg College got interested in academic blogging. So, I told him about WordPress and helped him set some things up. He has been writing for two weeks now, so I thought I would help him gain some readers by posting a link here.
The new blog is OT Story, written by Jin Yang Kim. Jin Yang is a Ph.D. candidate at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He is one of Ralph Klein’s students. Like me, Jin Yang is here at Wartburg for one semester teaching nothing but Bible 101. Jin Yang’s dissertation is focused on the book of Daniel.
Jin and I are sharing an apartment this semester. It is nice having a roommate who will occasionally stay up late discussing matters of interest only to biblical scholars. Last week we had a late night session where we debated the nature and extent of the priestly source until 1:00 am while snacking on dried octopus dipped in Korean hot sauce. Having spent the last year working at The Home Depot where no one cared about the Pentateuch, it is nice to have a conversation partner.
I encourage you to check out Jin Yang’s blog. Although he is just getting started, I am sure he will have great things to say.
On February 18th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Kevin,
Thank you for encouraging and helping me to involve in this a new world. I’m not a person of internet illiteracy. But I didn’t realize what I was missing until I got this my own blog. (1) it’s communication with others. I think one of most important values of internet is communication. (2) I can also save my data according to daily journey.
I’m so happy with my blog, and it will be a constructive work while I’m here at Wartburg.
Thank you again, Kevin.
On February 22nd, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Hi Kevin,
This cracked me up:
“Having spent the last year working at The Home Depot where no one cared about the Pentateuch”
That said, I feel for you… I try to have a little humor about such situations. I care about the Pentateuch, though! I’m glad you’ve found such a great new home.