Research Methods and Tools

Dr. Benjamin Gladd shares his methods and favorite tools for facilitating research and eventual publication of his writing. Dr. Gladd is Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He is the author of Handbook on the Gospels (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2021) and From Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of God (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2019). Along with G. K. Beale, he is the co-author of The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2020). Dr. Gladd is also series editor for IVP’s Essential Studies in Biblical Theology and Baker’s Handbook on the New Testament. Links Richard Hays, Reading Backwards Sönke Ahrens, How to Take Smart Notes ( Reformed Media Review , ep. 126 on the subject) Drafts Notability Liquid Text Zotero ( Reformed Media Review , ep. 129 on the subject) Papers SimpleMind Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death Accordance Logos Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:02 Reading and Writing 00:10:08 Reading and Taking Smart Notes 00:19:16 Working with PDFs 00:23:43 Citation Managers 00:26:15 Writing for Teaching 00:31:11 Mind Mapping 00:36:07 The Effects of Technology 00:38:19 Cross References 00:40:50 From Bible Study to Writing Output 00:44:11 Plagiarism and Derivative Thought 00:55:44 The Cumulative Benefit of Consistent Study 00:59:39 The Pastor Is Called to Study 01:01:25 Going Deeper Independently 01:11:23 Updates on RTS Jackson and Dr. Gladd’s Books 01:13:08 Conclusion Participants: Benjamin Gladd , Camden Bucey