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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Sep 11

There are many things about September 11th that stick with me. But it's the words of a Muslim stranger that I pray I will never forget. #NeverForget911

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9/11 – What I Will Never Forget

There are many things about September 11, 2001 that I will never forget. But it’s the words of a Muslim stranger that I pray I will never forget.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Aug 21

Attention, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is NOT a drill. I repeat. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!

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White Castle Slides Into Texas At Grandscape

After more than 100 years, the iconic slider chain is finally serving Texans

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Aug 19

I have a new theory: the Apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” was the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Aug 2

Just heard Buc-ee’s described as “Gas Pro Shop.” Truer words have never been spoken.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Jul 8

And you shall love your neighbor as yourself…

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Mexico sends firefighters, search personnel to help flood victims in Texas

Ronald Johnson, the United States ambassador to Mexico, thanked Mexico and President Sheinbaum for what he called “displays of solidarity and support in the wake of the floods that have cause…

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · May 16

I don’t know…this MIGHT be enough highlighters to get me through my dissertation.
#phdlife

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Jan 22

The start of the Spring semester and my first semester teaching!
#PhDlife #SMU #HebrewBible

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Jan 21

Happy Birthday!

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Jan 20

I am thankful we have had another peaceful transfer of political leadership in the USA. However, the inauguration provides an opportunity to consider how God's people engage with earthly kingdoms.

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Submission to Political Leaders: A Christian Duty?

In Romans 13, Paul tells his readers to submit to authorities or face judgment. Is Paul’s instruction a universal command? Is this all the Bible says about our relationship with earthly ruler…

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Jan 10

How it started…how it ended.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Jan 8

The Panama Canal? Greenland? Canada? What’s next? Poland? The Sudetenland?

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Dec 29

According to Texas Monthly magazine’s most recent ranking of Texas barbecue restaurants, Goldee’s is the best in Texas. They’re not wrong.

#texasbbq

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Dec 11

Today I became ABD!

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 27

An excellent article on the problems with Texas’s new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools.

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As a Jewish biblical scholar in Houston, I'm enraged that Texas is adopting this biblically illiterate new curriculum

A Jewish parent and scholar in Texas explains why the newly adopted Bluebonnet curriculum is biblically illiterate.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 27

As we enter into this Thanksgiving holiday, please remember to exercise responsibility at your family gatherings.

Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 26

B. It started with a grad-level course on Hebrew Bible and Film. I had no real interest in it, but had to take to fill out my schedule. Ended up setting the direction for my PhD studies and dissertation.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 26

See ya later San Diego. Thanks for hosting a great conference.

#sblaar24

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 26

Yes. I had to get home a day early.

Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 25

One of the lingering benefits of my former professional life is lifetime Platinum status on American Airlines.

Today that benefit paid off with a first class upgrade for my return trip home.

#sblaar24

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 24

Had a fun time presenting on two of the Jephthah’s Daughter films this morning. Lots of good questions and discussion.

#SBLAAR24

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 24

I think the issue of pedagogy is an important one for biblical studies. However, my first reaction was that this sounds more like a DMin project than a PhD topic.

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 24

Presenting in the Bible and Film section on Sunday morning on how two films about Jephthah’s Daughter engage patriarchy in the early 20th century.
#sblaar24

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 22

spongebob and patrick are standing in front of a red ship

ALT: spongebob and patrick are standing in front of a red ship

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 22

Is this what deconstruction feels like? 😉

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Rob Kranz @robkranz.bsky.social · Nov 22

Part of my academic training is the understanding that it is necessary to change your views in the face of facts. Today that training was put to the test.

I am forced to admit that San Diego has better Mexican food than Texas—and it’s not even a close competition.

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