Tolstoy, after Rousseau, on Knowledge and Wisdom

“Real wisdom is not the knowledge of everything, but the knowledge of which things in life are necessary, which are less necessary, and which are completely unnecessary to know. Among the most necessary knowledge is the knowledge of how to live well, that is, how to produce the least possible evil and the greatest goodness in one’s life. At present, people study useless sciences, but forget to study this, the most important knowledge.”

"Refresing Biblical Studies for Preaching and Teaching"

Studying the Bible week in and week out for preaching and teaching, the pastor can find himself falling into dry routine. How to refresh?

Here are three suggestions from Dr. William Larkin, professor of Bible, Greek and New Testament at the CIU's Seminary and School of Missions. A more comprehensive list of Dr. Larkin's publications and lectures can be found on his faculty webpage.

Dr. Larkin teaches the following Online courses:

  • BIB 5133 - Acts to Revelation (Online). Coursework begins May 31, 2010 and ends August 6, 2010. Register by April 30, 2010.
  • GRE 6210 - Greek 3: From Exegesis to Exposition (Online). [GRE 5110 and GRE 5111 pre-requisite] Coursework begins August 24, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register by August 2, 1010.
  • ICS 6024 - Understanding Cultures & Worldviews (Online) with Dr. David Cashin. Coursework begins August 24, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register by August 2, 1010.

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