tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post8933689821515403603..comments2024-03-10T10:54:59.776-07:00Comments on Ben Witherington: The Odyssey and the Iliad-- Riding the Orient ExpressBen Witheringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-59266919007696544692008-05-24T06:38:00.000-07:002008-05-24T06:38:00.000-07:00Dear Dr.Ben,I attended your talks in Singapore and...Dear Dr.Ben,<BR/>I attended your talks in Singapore and had a hilarious time. I hope you were not too disappointed at the 'dispensational' camp that is singapore. Take that away and they cry murder. Your first night here was hilarious as somone in the audience actually tried to rebutt you by claiming that rapture beliefs are the majority. I salute you when you corrected him correctly by telling him he's the minority. He must've walked away shakened that night. I walk out that night feeling courageous and light because you have shown, one does not need uncommon courage to stand up to narrow-minded dispensationalist. By facts and history you have debunked the one of the sacred cow of christian beliefs in singapore. I am not sure if the masses are convinced. I am sure they think you are one nut case. (Overheard all over after the first night!) <BR/>I think they will faint if they see in your blog that you read marvels. In singapore, christians must study their handbooks and stick to chrisitian literature. Comics are for reprobate, apostate and liberals. At least thats what I have been called. My favourite mavel graphic novel is X-Men, "God Loves, Man Kills". <BR/><BR/>Dr.Ben thanks for bringing the sunshine.pltypushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904522029747510183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-82337498589910098622008-05-17T07:03:00.000-07:002008-05-17T07:03:00.000-07:00Hi Ben,Today I attended your lecture here in Jakar...Hi Ben,<BR/>Today I attended your lecture here in Jakarta, and I must say I'm very glad to be able to meet you in person after years just reading your blogs and books. I wrote something in my blog about it but it's in Bahasa Indonesia. http://paultuanakotta.blogpsot.com<BR/><BR/>PS. I hope you like the Batik shirt.Paul Tuanakottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315665181455904287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1419827675159086722008-05-10T22:54:00.000-07:002008-05-10T22:54:00.000-07:00Just a brief update to say that all is well in Syd...Just a brief update to say that all is well in Sydney and I am preaching and lecturing away here, with all my friendly Aussie folks in attendance. And Happy Mum's day to one and all,<BR/><BR/>BW3Ben Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-9023221107748075822008-05-08T01:57:00.000-07:002008-05-08T01:57:00.000-07:00Don't worry about Indonesia! God is so gracious wi...Don't worry about Indonesia! God is so gracious with the people, the land (and the water) though conflict between Christians and Muslims exists. I am invited to attend your lecture on the 17th of May, unfortunately I will not be able to come because of teaching schedule in different city. My name is Ery Prasadja. I teach biblical theology at Indonesia Theological Institute (INTI). I have been following your blog since 2006. I do have some of your books. I enjoy reading your posts and books. Thanks!Ery Prasadjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737633957106280452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-47404343536106089042008-05-03T20:37:00.000-07:002008-05-03T20:37:00.000-07:00Blesings of all sort on the trip!.Blesings of all sort on the trip!.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-12408557304466803662008-05-01T02:51:00.000-07:002008-05-01T02:51:00.000-07:00I would love to echo Geoff, it would have been bri...I would love to echo Geoff, it would have been brilliant if you were able to do some talks in Auckland...oh well hopefully next time you're heading this way.<BR/><BR/>-RogerRogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786092743747013038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-46672114585942502942008-05-01T01:57:00.000-07:002008-05-01T01:57:00.000-07:00Hope you enjoy your time down under in our fine na...Hope you enjoy your time down under in our fine nation!<BR/><BR/>Make sure you take some time out to see the sights... and watch out for drop bears...James Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658184692527152706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-5092612355963799542008-04-30T18:09:00.000-07:002008-04-30T18:09:00.000-07:00Lisa, I will look forward to meeting you at Narwee...Lisa, I will look forward to meeting you at Narwee. I trust someone will come get me Sunday morning and take me there. Mal you are welcome to come to the sessions at Morling. There is a registration fee if you want credit, and we start a week from Monday. Also the lectures at Maquarrie are public I believe. Contact person is Alanna Nobbs. <BR/><BR/>BW3Ben Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1542179445668362382008-04-30T17:49:00.000-07:002008-04-30T17:49:00.000-07:00Ben, if you don't get a "real barbecue" in Sydney,...Ben, if you don't get a "real barbecue" in Sydney, I will be ashamed of my countrymen. Will there be any public meetings there, or is it all at the university?Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07248567588855491503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-45373110524049301132008-04-30T14:48:00.000-07:002008-04-30T14:48:00.000-07:00Ten more sleeps till you preach at my church - Nar...Ten more sleeps till you preach at my church - Narwee Baptist. Very excited to hear and meet you after enjoying your books and checking your blog each day. Will pray for you.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600385573952543990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-64445994694864971162008-04-30T14:43:00.000-07:002008-04-30T14:43:00.000-07:00Its more than a pity you are not speaking in Auckl...Its more than a pity you are not speaking in Auckland, that would have been outstanding... mind you, those Godless Aussies probably need it more than we do :)<BR/><BR/>GeoffGeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584208121954765202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-3526643062844840902008-04-30T10:35:00.000-07:002008-04-30T10:35:00.000-07:00Unfortunately a prominent press in Indonesian has ...<I>Unfortunately a prominent press in Indonesian has translated various of these sensationalistic books into Indonesian and it has caused no little stir.</I><BR/><BR/>Having lived in and among Indonesian people, I think this is a really fortunate thing for you. You will have an informed and interested audience, if among a misinformed and interested public. (Comic books, Mad Magazine, Murder on the Orient Express, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and even the Wizard of Oz were--believe it or not--all part of my childhood, in Southeast Asia as an MK. This post warmed me with nostalgia, and with anticipation for you. Go to Starbucks in Singapore if you really have to, but get some true Java coffee from a street corner vendor one day too. And so we'll pray for you.)J. K. Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600312868663460988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-60497583839684966382008-04-30T09:25:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:25:00.000-07:00Around the world in just 40 days! Have a good trip...Around the world in just 40 days! Have a good trip.Peter Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395635409427347613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-2676814541572717382008-04-30T06:24:00.000-07:002008-04-30T06:24:00.000-07:00Godspeed, BW3....May you be kept safe on your jour...Godspeed, BW3....May you be kept safe on your journey.<BR/><BR/>And may you find time to read some comic books on your way.The Reverend of Rock and Rollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778905803259845343noreply@blogger.com