If you pay attention to popular news media, you’ve no doubt seen numerous stories related to fall fashion week.  This is where designers showcase their latest clothing line for the upcoming year.  One neglected segment of society with insufficient representation at these events is the BiblioBlogging, seminary attending, original language learning Bible Geek.  Truth be told, we are a diverse bunch of folks, so designing a fashion line with broad appeal to this wide audience is a monumental task.  However, here at Bible Geek Gone Wild we are always up for a good challenge.  While I don’t think we’ll be invited to be a part of the larger fall fashion week festivities just yet, we do hope our grass roots efforts will set some exciting changes in motion and bring us one step closer to the recognition and representation we deserve.  With that said, sit back and enjoy the show….
Welcome to Bible Geek Gone Wild’s first ever fall fashion show.  First up we have Shaun.  He looks like he is ready to walk across campus and do some serious learning.  Shaun’s shirt is made from preshrunk cotton.  It’s short sleeves are perfect for the ongoing fall weather.  The graphic on the front boldly announces LOGOS Bible Software, version 4.  Version 4 has been available for PC for sometime, but will officially be available for Mac on October 1, 2010.  This limited edition shirt comes in either green or blue and is available exclusively from LOGOS Bible Software.  (Click the photo to the left for details on how to order your own Logos 4 t-shirt.)  By the way they sell Bible software too.    In addition to a fine shirt, every student is going to need some sort of backpack or bag to carry all of their books, notebooks, school supplies, etc.  Complimenting Shaun’s ensemble today is a one of a kind messenger bag from InterVarsity Press. This messenger bag has one large zippered compartment accessible from the top as well as a velcro-secured front flap with several pockets for pens, highlighters and the obligatory Greek and Hebrew flashcards.  The built in shoulder strap makes this bag a sensible and stylish choice.  This one of a kind bag is not available in stores.  The only way to get this fine bag is to join the IVP book club.  Not only will you receive five books of your choice for $1.00 plus shipping and handling, you will also receive this attractive messenger bag.  (Click the photo to the right for details on how to join the IVP book club, so you to can get 5 books for a buck and this great messenger bag.)  Chances are you would feel quite foolish if you were caught walking around campus with an empty bag.  It is inevitable that you will either meet up with some fellow students in the library or coffee shop and you will no doubt try to out do each other as you brag about your original languages resources.  Coming out on top in these conversations can be tricky depending on whether your fellow students are Old Testament or New Testament “guys”.  One sure fire way to ensure you will not be left in the dust is to procure a bible that has both Greek and Hebrew.  An excellent choice for beginning language students is A Reader’s Hebrew and Greek Bible from Zondervan. This excellent volume combines A Reader’s Greek New Testament and A Reader’s Hebrew Bible.  Students will appreciate the footnoted definitions for all Hebrew words occurring 100 times or less, Aramaic words occurring 25 times or less, and Greek words occurring 30 times or less.  It is a very handsome looking Bible with a fine-grain Black European leather binding and two marker ribbons.  While we can’t make specific promises, we are quite confident that possessing A Reader’s Hebrew and Greek Bible will make you the envy of all of your fellow students.  (Click the photo to the left for details on how to get your own copy of A Reader’s Hebrew and Greek Bible from Westminster Books.)  As our fashion show comes to a close, we arrive at the final piece of Shaun’s ensemble.  Here at Bible Geek Gone Wild we realize that the Bible software debate is just as heated as that of Mac versus PC.  In the event that the LOGOS Bible Software t-shirt is too much for you to bear, we suggest that you support your Bible software vendor of choice through something a little more personal.  Perhaps through skin art (AKA a tattoo).  As Shaun lifts up his right sleeve, you’ll notice he is sporting a tattooed rendition of the BibleWorks 8 logo.  Just in case you’re not familiar…BibleWorks is an original languages Bible software program for Biblical exegesis and research.  Considering the number of resources in its base package, it is an excellent value offered at a very fair price.  BibleWorks 8 is the official Bible Software of choice here at Bible Geek Gone Wild.  However, we do try to remain teachable, so we’d be open to LOGOS Bible Software trying to change our minds, should they ever be inclined to send a review copy, so we can do a Bible Software “taste” challenge.  You know like the Coke and Pepsi taste challenges from back in the 90′s.    (Click the photo above and to the right to learn more about the stupendous value of BibleWorks 8.)

Well, we hope you enjoyed Bible Geek Gone Wild’s 2010 Fall Fashion Show.  May you look fabulous as you write your book reviews, parse your verbs and serve the Lord!

I just had to put this up for my good friend Peter who blogs over at Project Oriel (www.edstrom.net/blog).

Tim Challies wrote today about Cassidy: Amish Vampiress of the Tribulation.  Is he finally revealing his latest writing project to the world?

That’s right. It’s an Amish novel; it’s a vampire novel; it’s an end-times novel. It’s the best of all worlds.

Here is the back cover text:

He is handsome. He is romantic. He is Amish.

Twenty-three year old Cassidy lives a simple life in the Amish countryside of Lancaster County. Simple, that is, until Slade Byler moves into the old Lapp farm. Cassidy finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome Slade; but she fears to share the secret that she alone knows. For Cassidy is an immortal, a princess in the long line of ancient Amish vampires. Will Slade’s love grow cold when he learns this great secret? Can she give to him a heart that does not beat?

Meanwhile, the strength of the Antichrist grows as he consolidates his power and seeks to destroy the peace-loving people of Pennsylvania. A blossoming romance unfolds between Cassidy and Slade as the world around them changes forever. They must fight to stay alive, they must fight to keep their forbidden love a secret, but, as Amish, they must not fight at all.

In this irresistible tale of intrigue and adventure, set against global upheaval, the bonnet meets the cape in a story sure to span the ages.

Read more here:  LINK.

Not only will this bobble head enhance your study time, it’ll also strike fear into the hearts of all the Arminians who come near your desk!  (Click the picture to go to the order page.)

Ignatius from travis hawkins on Vimeo.

HT: Paul T. McCain

I run the X3 Watch accountability software on my computer and I received a funny e-mail from my accountability partner this evening. The e-mail said:

Shaun,

Joel Osteen can be dangerous, apparently.  What are you doing checking out books by him anyway?????

LOL

I had searched on google earlier in the week for Joel Osteen and it was flagged as questionable.  That’s funny on so many levels.  Truth be told this is probably the funniest part of my week.  On a more serious note, if you’d benefit from free web accountability software, be sure to check out x3watch.com.

Should you find yourself in a circumstance requiring you to curse like an Old Testament prophet, you may want to check out the Biblical Curse Generator.

HT:  Douglas Mangum