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New for 2019 and Magazine News Vol. 89 No. 1,046 February 2019 TESTIMONY For the study and defence of the holy Scripture 41 New for 2019 and magazine news Also in this issue: Advice from 160 years ago 50 Insights into Middle Eastern history 61 Bible workshop: Abraham and Sarah 64 Your letters 70 Contents TESTIMONY Publishing Editor: JEREMY THOMAS. 22 Kingswood Close, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 Contents 3NX. Tel. 0121 444 6810; email: [email protected] Publishing Editor’s column 41 The Hebrew day: how was Section Editors: River of life it calculated? Kel Hammond DAVID BURGES. 7 Whitehead Bob Blundell 43 65 Drive, Wellesbourne, Warwick, Miriam of Masada Your Letters CV35 9PW. Tel. 01789 842692; Forgiveness at the Lord’s email: [email protected] Barbara Booker 44 Science; Archaeology table 70 The cherubim of glory Isaiah 23 70 EDWARD CARR. 46 New Street, 11. The seraphim and the Zechariah 12–14 70 Donisthorpe, DE12 7PG. exalted Lord Job 71 Tel. 01530 271522; David Green 47 email: [email protected] Paying taxes: the coin Exhortation Search the Scriptures 50 and the fish (1) SHAUN MAHER. 5 Birch Court, The rock and the sons of Geoff Henstock 72 Doune, FK16 6JD. thunder: three apostles and Is seeing believing? Tel. 01786 842996; how they grew 1. Introduction email: [email protected] 2. The sons of thunder Watchman Peter Forbes 76 George Booker 51 ERIC MARSHALL. The Pines, “What sayest thou of Ling Common Road, Castle The meaning of the thyself?” Rising, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, Hebrew title Elohim 54 Edward Carr 77 PE31 6AE. Tel. 01553 631279; Authors of confusion email: [email protected] Pertinent pronouns (7) Shaun Maher Exposition 58 Geoff Henstock 78 Modern Middle East history: JEREMY THOMAS (see above) P.S. Principles, preaching and problems an invaluable resource Catalogue of shame (Review) Mark Vincent 79 GEOFF HENSTOCK. 13 Alpha Geoff Henstock 61 Crescent, Panorama 5041, York scenes S. Australia. Tel. 8277-0730; email: Lessons from Abraham and 12. South door of York [email protected] Sarah Minster Australia Editor; Prophecy; Jeremy Thomas 64 Reviews Neil Galilee IV Testimony books Articles for publication Articles to be considered for publication are welcome and should be Testimony website: forwarded to the Publishing Editor (in Australia, the local editor) in the http://testimonymagazine.com first instance. Publication of articles in the Testimony does not presume editorial endorsement except on matters of fundamental doctrine, as defined in the Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith. III “The LORD spoke further to Moses, saying, ‘Make yourself two trumpets of silver, of hammered work you shall make them; and you shall use them for summoning the congregation and for having the camps set out . .’” (Num. 10:1,2, NASB). The cover picture depicts the Arch of Titus, which was erected by Domitian c. AD 81 in Rome. It commemorates the victories of his father Vespasian and brother Titus in the Jewish War in Judea (AD 70–71) when Jerusalem was sacked and the riches of Herod’s temple plundered. The relief shows the two silver trumpets being carried away to Rome. Picture colour enhanced by artist. Cover picture: Silver trumpets, Jim Willey. Publishing Editor’s column THOUGHT THAT it might be helpful to draw ready always” for the magazine’s Principles, readers’ attention to some recent and forthcom- Preaching and Problems section. As the first Iing changes in the Testimony, and to mention a of these articles stated, they are intended ‘to number of other points. There are also opportu- provide rational reasons for believing the nities for readers to contribute to the magazine. message of the Bible to be true.’ In a world of ever-decreasing regard for the Scriptures, it Coming in 2019 is imperative that the Christadelphian com- • Brother George Booker’s new series “The rock munity should (in the words of the Apostle and the sons of thunder” covers the life and Peter) remain “ready to make a defence to experiences of three of Jesus’ closest disciples: everyone who asks you to give an account for Peter, James and John. The first article in the the hope that is in you” (1 Pet. 3:15, NASB). series was published in the January issue of Another feature of the magazine which is new the magazine and is written in the lively and for 2019 is the series of cover illustrations by thought-provoking style that we have grown Brother Jim Willey, beginning with the theme of accustomed to from Brother George. musical instruments of the Bible. I think that the • Also in the January magazine was the first combination of the modern style with the timeless in a new series of “P.S.” articles by Brother subject matter has an attractive freshness to it. Mark Vincent. Brother Mark is no stranger to Brother Jim has provided other illustrations for the Testimony either, and we are glad to have the magazine from time to time—for instance, regular contributions from him once more. in the September 2018 issue of the magazine the This series is expected to run for the full year. redrawing of the two panels from the palace of • Brother Neil Galilee’s “York scenes” will run the kings of Assyria in Nineveh were by him. It for another three instalments. The illustrated will be good to have regular contributions from “Scenes” feature of the magazine has been him this year. around for several years now, and this is a In other planned articles, the editors hope to good opportunity for us to use the colour maintain due emphasis on the doctrine of the page on the inside back cover of the magazine. inspiration of the Bible. This seems to have be- A replacement series on trees of the Bible is come a somewhat neglected doctrine within the expected to commence in the July issue, im- brotherhood. Yet it remains the doctrine which mediately after this year’s May/June Special underlies our entire trust in, and understand- Issue. ing of, the teaching of the Bible. It is only once • We are keeping Brother John Thorpe busy Scripture’s divine origins and authority are ac- with articles in his occasional series “Be knowledged that there is reason for us to search Testimony, February 2019 Contents 41 out and apply its teachings. There is good reason benefit from it being made available again—this why this doctrine takes first place in the brother- time with additional material. hood’s principal statement of faith. In my opinion it is no coincidence that belief in theistic evolution Opportunities to contribute (which has gained a foothold in some quarters) I feel that the magazine would benefit from is typically accompanied by the adoption of un- expanding the range of contributors. Efforts to biblical definitions of inspiration—including, for achieve this are ongoing. Brothers and sisters instance, the claim that the Bible contains error, approached for contributions sometimes express a view which has been firmly rejected by the reluctance to submit articles for consideration, Christadelphian community in the past. but I am convinced that there is a wide range I have appreciated constructive feedback on the of capable authors in the brotherhood, and I magazine in recent months. It was particularly again encourage readers of the magazine to take interesting to note the level of support expressed the initiative in this regard and not wait to be for the review article in the November 2018 is- asked. There is ongoing demand for material sue of the magazine, which challenged (amongst of an exhortational or devotional character, for other things) the assumption of low literacy rates exposition articles, for constructive reviews of amongst Israelites in Old Testament times. It books which can be recommended to readers, would be interesting to collate information from for articles tackling ‘problem passages,’ and for the Bible which illustrates why this assumption material that addresses current issues within cannot be correct. This remains a personal project the brotherhood and external challenges to our of mine which I would like to progress as time faith. permits. Material for consideration is best submitted via email, to the relevant Section Editor or the Special Issues and books Publishing Editor, in Word format or similar. This The annual Special Issue is a fixed feature of the simplifies the editing process, which can take Testimony’s calendar. Work is well in hand for the time. All material editorial changes are referred 2019 Special Issue, to be published in May/June, if back to authors well ahead of publication, so there the Lord will. This year’s Special Issue is entitled is no danger of authors unexpectedly seeing their “As you see the day approaching,” taken from names above something that they did not write! Hebrews 10:25. It will consider the implications The need at the moment is for standalone articles, for the way of life of those who look for the return rather than for more series. There is also a need of Christ, and so there is a strong exhortational for more shorter articles—of, say, a page or two and ‘practical’ aspect to the Special Issue this in length. As a guide to article length, Testimony year. At the time of writing, most of the editing articles typically consist of 800 to 850 words on work has already been done. each page of the printed magazine, excluding I am encouraged that willing authors for the article titles, illustrations, tables and so on. 2020 Special Issue have also been secured. It may I am sometimes asked which Bible translation surprise readers to know that preparations are we prefer to be used in the magazine.
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