Sep 13 2008
Hebrew and Harry Potter-Week in Review
Last night Stephanie and I went with Mark and Jennifer Whitcomb to hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform with violinist Gil Shaham. It was an exceptional performance of one of violin literature’s greatest concertos (Brahms). Besides being my first time at the DSO, it was also seminary night-or so it seemed. Not counting Mark and I there were four other seminary students there. I guess that’s what happens when the Tigers are doing so poorly. You can hear samples of Shaham at the DSO’s website.
A life-saving discovery for me has been Dr. Matt Postiff’s Hebrew language audio support. Dr. Postiff has recorded the entire Hebrew alphabet and all of the vocabulary words in Ross’ textbook. Since pronouncing the words is such a crucial part of learning the language, his help has been much appreciated.
We went to the Troy Public Library’s used book sale today. Here’s what we came away with:
“The Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper-70 cents (in the classics set we collect nonetheless)
“A Shorter Catechism Explained from Scripture” by Thomas Vincent-50 cents (Puritan Paperbacks set)
“A Treatise Concering the Lord’s Supper” by Thomas Doolittle-$1.00 (Soli Deo Gloria)
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling-$1.00
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling-$1.00
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” by J.K. Rowling-$1.00
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” by J.K. Rowling-$1.00
“Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix” by J.K. Rowling-$1.00
Also, I received LOTS of feedback from comments, private messages, and most of all in person regarding my post baptism. Thanks to all for sharing their thoughts and giving me so much to consider. I am convinced one of God’s greatest blessings in my life thus far has been continuously surrounding me with so many wise people.
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