Metapolis

An Exegetical Scrapbook

• What is the Septuagint?

  January 15, 2026

  We know very little about the origin of the Septuagint. But it may be the most important Bible translation ever made.

• No Miracles Required

  January 09, 2026

  None of us can expect Jesus to raise our siblings from the dead before the last day, so how is the story of the raising of Lazarus supposed to comfort us?

• Thomas Doubts (the First Time)

  January 02, 2026

  Everyone knows Thomas as the one who doubts the disciples' report that Jesus has risen from the dead. But he has a lesser-known cameo earlier in the gospel of John.