--- title: Northeastern Seminary --- # NORTHEASTERN SEMINARY BLOG ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/MLK-Day_16x9.jpg) ### [MLK Reflection: The Beloved Community](https://blog.nes.edu/mlk-reflection-the-beloved-community) By Drs. Sonnette M. Bascoe & Benjamin Espinoza *Special Advisors to the President for Diversity & Belonging* ![Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hub/120970/file-16636818.bmp) [Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/author/northeastern-seminary) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/mlk-reflection-the-beloved-community) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/2V5A4283.jpg) ### [Middleton appointed Fellow of Sinai and Synapses](https://blog.nes.edu/middleton-appointed-fellow-of-sinai-and-synapses) Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis J. Richard Middleton has been appointed a Fellow of Sinai and Synapses. ![Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hub/120970/file-16636818.bmp) [Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/author/northeastern-seminary) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/middleton-appointed-fellow-of-sinai-and-synapses) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/middletons-new-book_.Still001.jpg) ### ['Abraham's Silence': A conversation on Dr. Middleton's latest book](https://blog.nes.edu/abrahams-silence-a-conversation-on-dr.-middletons-latest-book) "It is traditional to think we should praise Abraham for his willingness to sacrifice his son as proof of his love for God. But have we misread the point of the story? Is it possible that a careful reading of Genesis 22 could reveal that God was not pleased with Abraham's silent obedience?" ![J. Richard Middleton](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/2V5A4291-2.jpg?width=45&name=2V5A4291-2.jpg) [J. Richard Middleton](https://blog.nes.edu/author/j-richard-middleton) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/abrahams-silence-a-conversation-on-dr.-middletons-latest-book) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/Carr_David.jpg) ### [Reading While White: A Response to Reading While Black](https://blog.nes.edu/dr.-carr-reading-while-white-and-what-it-means) Earlier this year, Northeastern Seminary launched a mini class called [Reading While Black](https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U67PM2ACVQWR&dchild=1&keywords=reading+while+black&qid=1635785701&qsid=143-2488507-4187028&sprefix=reading+while+black%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1&sres=083085486X%2CB0844N6KP3%2C0830846794%2C1587434709%2C0593230256%2C1631494538%2CB08R75GRWM%2C078523554X%2CB08BG5QLW5%2C0310100941%2C1684511801%2C1524763160%2C0310104777%2C1620971933%2CB07PK581MH%2C059323829X&srpt=ABIS_BOOK), inspired by the best-selling, internationally known book by author and former Northeastern Seminary faculty member Dr. Esau McCaulley. ![Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hub/120970/file-16636818.bmp) [Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/author/northeastern-seminary) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/dr.-carr-reading-while-white-and-what-it-means) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/2V5A3494.jpg) ### [Hispanic Heritage Month: Teologia en conjunto](https://blog.nes.edu/hispanic-heritage-month) As Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 comes to a close, I wanted to offer a few reflections about what this month means to me and my work as a theological educator. ![Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hub/120970/file-16636818.bmp) [Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/author/northeastern-seminary) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/hispanic-heritage-month) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/2V5A4291-2.jpg) ### [Herod as Pharaoh?](https://blog.nes.edu/herod-as-pharaoh) On Thursday, May 21, I’ll be speaking at a conference called [“From Interpretation to Preaching.”](http://www.stbernards.edu/events/st-bernarde28099s-events-calendar/rcts-preaching-conference/) My presentation addresses Matthew’s use of Old Testament quotations/ citations in the infancy narratives (Matthew 1-2). There are four, five, or six ciations, depending how you count them. In chapter 1 Matthew quotes *Isaiah 7:14* (the Immanuel prophecy), while chapter 2 contains quotes from *Micah 5:2* (with an addition from *2 Samuel 5:2*), *Hosea 11:1*, and *Jeremiah 31:15* (plus a closing citation of “the prophets,” but there is no agreement what the OT reference is). ![J. Richard Middleton](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/2V5A4291-2.jpg?width=45&name=2V5A4291-2.jpg) [J. Richard Middleton](https://blog.nes.edu/author/j-richard-middleton) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/herod-as-pharaoh) ![Keys to Success_Bill Gibbons.jpg](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/Keys%20to%20Success_Bill%20Gibbons.jpg) ### [Five Keys to Success](https://blog.nes.edu/five-keys-to-success) As the newest member of the staff at Northeastern Seminary, I have completed my first month and continue to praise the Lord for giving me the honor and privilege of working with such wonderful people in such an incredible work environment. ![Bill Gibbons](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Bill%20Gibbons_Welcome%20Post.jpg?width=45&name=Bill%20Gibbons_Welcome%20Post.jpg) [Bill Gibbons](https://blog.nes.edu/author/bill-gibbons) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/five-keys-to-success) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/Dianna%20Henderson_Poem_1.1.17.jpg) ### [A Time for Hope](https://blog.nes.edu/a-time-for-hope) As you prepare your heart for the New Year let this poem reawaken the hope that comes to us as a grace filled gift in the birth, sacrifice, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. ![Dianna Henderson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Dianna Henderson](https://blog.nes.edu/author/dianna-henderson) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/a-time-for-hope) ![Christmas Day_Northeastern Seminary.jpg](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/Christmas%20Day_Northeastern%20Seminary.jpg) ### [Symbols of the Season](https://blog.nes.edu/symbols-of-the-season) Our prayer for you this Christmas Day. ![Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hub/120970/file-16636818.bmp) [Northeastern Seminary](https://blog.nes.edu/author/northeastern-seminary) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/symbols-of-the-season) ![](https://blog.nes.edu/hubfs/Advent%20Blog_Wonder_12.7.16.jpg) ### [The Season of Anticipation in a Time of Wonder](https://blog.nes.edu/the-season-of-anticipation-in-a-time-of-wonder) In the final entry of this blog series dedicated to the many manifestations of *the season of anticipation*, Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt opens our hearts to the mystery and wonder of Advent. ![Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt](https://blog.nes.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Gerhardt-headshot.png?width=45&name=Gerhardt-headshot.png) [Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt](https://blog.nes.edu/author/dr-elizabeth-gerhardt) [Read More](https://blog.nes.edu/the-season-of-anticipation-in-a-time-of-wonder)