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Grain and New Wine
“Grain and new wine” is an automatic combination throughout the Hebrew Bible (cf. e.g., Genesis 27:28, 37;…
Where Authority Rests
Speech act theory is something of a fad in evangelical theology. Like all theoretical paradigms, it has…
Abstract Science
Michael Hanby (No God, No Science? 31) makes the arresting claim that “the equation of abstraction with…
James Baldwin Was a Preacher
James Baldwin was a preacher. This historical fact must be taken seriously if we are to understand…
Rest to Work or Work to Rest?
The N.C.A.A. has taken an image-beating in recent years. Angry critics of its alleged exploitation of student…
Piketty’s Un-Democratic Proposal
I’ve finished Capital in the Twenty-First Century. Once again, I want to report the pleasure this book…
First Links — 6.10.14
An Interview with Ann Wroe, Obituaries Writer for The Economist Isabelle Fraser, The Hairpin Who Wants to…
The Pontificate of Peter Boghossian
Have you heard of Peter Boghossian’s social cleansing program? Boghossian is the author of a new bagatelle…
What Happens In Holy Communion?
Lots happens in holy communion. Let’s just say this: The celebration of communion is a memorial of…
Typical Paul
Paul claims that he was shown mercy so that “Jesus might demonstrate His perfect patience as an…
Nonviolent God?
J. Denny Weaver (Nonviolent Atonement, 7) states a common view among contemporary Mennonites when he argues that…
Catholic and Reformed
In the current issue of Pro Ecclesia (Spring 2014) Todd Billings offers what he describes as a…
Sporting Theologically
The Spurs are back in the finals against the formidable Heat, and of course Spurs fans everywhere…
What Every Wedding Needs
“No more Facebook until wedding season is over,” sighed a friend of mine on Twitter today. She…
Medical Aid in Dying
Quebec’s Bill 52, An Act Respecting End of Life Care, passed 94–22 on 5 June 2014, a…