Books:
Translator’s Notes on Titus: Helps on Understanding and Translating Paul’s Letter to Titus
Titus is a volume in SIL’s Translator’s Notes series for helping translators whose first language is not English to understand and translate Paul’s Epistle to Titus. The book is available from the publisher, SIL International, and is also found in Logos Bible software.
A Grammar of Cheke Holo (Utrecht: LOT) is a comprehensive grammar of this Oceanic language of Solomon Islands, South Pacific. This volume is a published version of Freddy’s Ph.D. thesis in Linguistics from Leiden University, and is available from the LOT website.
Pregnant Virgin: And Other Two Word Advent Meditations
This devotional book of 27 short essays, with each marked by two word titles, aims to give new entry points to learning and celebration during the season of Advent. The extraordinary events surrounding the birth of Jesus of Nazareth lead the reader to reflective meditation, and opens the door to a life-changing encounter with the long-awaited and promised Messiah. The book is available on Amazon.
Torn Curtain: And Other Two Word Lenten Meditations
This devotional book of 40 short essays, with each marked by two word titles, aims to give new entry points to Lenten understanding. The period of pain, suffering, and death of Jesus the Messiah leads the reader to reflective meditation, and opens the door to a life-changing encounter with the risen Lord. The book is available on Amazon.
Amazed, Perplexed: And Other Two Word Pentecost Meditations
This devotional book of 40 essays, with each marked by two word titles, aims to give new entry points for understanding the Christian season of Pentecost. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and followers of Jesus literally changed the world. These humble folks were eventually described by onlookers and critics as ones “who had turned the world upside down.” How did that happen, and what were the circumstances surrounding their life-change? These essays lead the reader to reflective meditation, and open the door to an encounter with God the Holy Spirit. The book is available on Amazon.
Stand Firm: And Other Two Word Meditations on the Whole Armor of God
The Whole Armor of God, described in Ephesians 6, has been a popular topic for Christian teaching and preaching. In the passage, Paul does not take time to try to convince his readership that the Enemy of the believers (who is known by various names) is real. Aware of his reality, Paul describes how this Enemy, Satan, has a plan to attack and interfere with the Body of Christ. This short book of twenty-one meditations is different from others in that it is built around two word titles for each meditation. The author uses this topical framework in an attempt to help the reader to become more aware of the conflict, and take steps to resist the Enemy and stand firm against him.The book is available on Amazon.
Marrying Mary: And Other Two Word Advent Devotionals
Fresh insights come to life for Advent from the pen of Eugene Peterson, as his translation The Message is used as the base text for this series of daily devotionals during the Christmas season entitled Marrying Mary. From the text of The Message, the author uses two-word titles to frame each of the topics. The story of Jesus Christ is the greatest story ever told, and his remarkable entry into the world sets him apart as the most special baby ever born. Join in this journey on the consternation of his parents, the emergence of the star-scholars, the proclamation of his birth to shepherds, the visits of the angel Gabriel, the fulfillment of the prophecies of his birth, the attempts of madman Herod to kill him, and the events surrounding the birth of his cousin, John the Baptist. All of these and more are breath-taking pieces of the story of the birth of Jesus. Peterson’s unique turn-of-phrase and the author’s commentary combine for a fresh look at an ancient story, one whose impact is still relevant for today. Available at Amazon.
Whipping Jesus: And Other Two Word Lenten Devotionals
Fresh insights come to life from the pen of Eugene Peterson, as his translation The Message is used as the base text for this series of three dozen meditations during the Lenten season. From the renderings of The Message, the author uses two-word titles to frame each of the topics.
The story of Jesus of Nazareth is the greatest story ever told. His trial, crucifixion and resurrection all lead to a turning point in history: when the Son of God was sacrificed for the sins of all people. Join in this journey on his final Passover meal with his disciples, his agonizing prayer and arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, his appearances before the Jewish religious leaders and Pontius Pilate, the judgment of guilt against him, his pre-crucifixion lashings, his walk and cross-bearing to the site of his execution, his crucifixion, his resurrection, and his appearances to his disciples afterwards. All of these events and more are sobering reminders of the price he paid to fulfill his mission. Peterson’s unique turn-of-phrase and the author’s commentary combine for a fresh look at an ancient story, one whose impact has eternal relevance.
Love One and Hate the Other
Love One and Hate the Other is a fictional memoir about the life of a young man who grows up inside the predominant culture war in the state of Alabama. That war is based on the Auburn-Alabama college football rivalry, and it shapes and affects every facet of life, from love to vocational choices. While the American obsession with college football provides an important framework for the story, this is more than a football tale. The author details Alabamians’ extravagant cultural obsession through the eyes of protagonist Joe Billy Thompson as he recounts a memorable cast of characters: Uncle Moon Pie, the bigger-than-life quintessential Auburn fan; Old Man Parker, a 1932 graduate of Alabama; Jobab Robinson, the other-worldly high school football talent; Joe Billy’s gorgeous junior high love, Betty Jean Asher; and, the Bama tailgate party crowd gathered at Miss Truby’s in the theater district in New York. Importantly, Joe Billy’s memoir documents the prevalent thread of institutional and cultural racism during the time-frame of the narrative. Also, while many books document the South’s obsession with football, this story uses football to frame ventures into love, romance, weddings, funerals, church services, and betting gains and losses.
Academic Publications:
Academic Publications catalogued by SIL.org
Freddy’s published academic writings can be found in the Language and Culture Archives of SIL International.
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