>It has happened again.  The end of the academic year has arrived and with it grading exams, reading papers, and preparing for graduation ceremonies and all the things related to it.  This means that the time to write the blog will be very limited.

For the next two weeks I will be taking some time off in order to give attention to my academic responsibilities.  I have enjoyed reading the many emails, responses, and comments to the blog.  Your response has been very positive and encouraging.  I thank you for reading and for writing.

I will be back in a few days.

Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary