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Persecuted Prophets
Rejoice when you are persecuted, Jesus tells His disciples, “for in the same way they persecuted (dioko)…
Imperial Cherub
Cherubim have four faces, similar to four creatures: ox, lion, eagle, man. In two passages in Daniel,…
First Links — 8.8.14
Mr. Truman’s DegreeBrandon, Siris Flimsiest Exposé of the YearPeter Steinfels, Commonweal How Husserl Changed Catholic Attitudes on…
Theology as Revisionary Metaphysics
Robert Jenson is a profound theologian. He is also a spritely essayist. The essay may in fact…
Interpassivity
Every spring, basketball takes over my life for several weeks. I still function: I continue to do…
It’s the Politics, Stupid
At Politico, Nick Spencer argues that the possibility of atheism in the modern world, and the relative weakness…
Wine at the Boundary
The distinction between sacred and profane is said to be a universal religious structure, but it’s remarkably…
Priestly nation
An angel with a stamp comes from the rising sun, ready to mark the foreheads of 144,000…
Tradition and Innovation, Response
The following is a response from Gerry McDermott to my response to his response to my essay.…
Was Newman Mistaken?
Peter Leithart is one of the most insightful Protestant thinkers of our day, but his recent post…
On Memory and Reconciliation
The pope’s apology to Pentecostals during his visit to the church pastored by Giovanni Traettino speaks to…
The Foolishness of an Ebola Doctor
Ann Coulter thinks that Kent Brantly, the American doctor who contracted Ebola and now receives treatment in Atlanta,…
First Links — 8.7.14
Rollin’ Coal and the Empire of DesireR. J. Snell, Front Porch Republic Fleeing the Coasts for “Cleveland”Jim…
Singular God
Walter Lowe’s contribution to the Blackwell Companion to Postmodern Theology is a brief not for particularity but for…
Moses, Creator
Exodus includes two descriptions of the furnishings of the tabernacle, one before the golden calf incident (25-31)…
