CNN has reported the following incident involving a Catholic priest who used one wrong word in the baptismal liturgy, which according to the bishop invalidated the baptism he performed over many years. See the report below. The question is— Is this much ado about not very much? Or does the saying of exactly right words make a Christian baptism a baptism? What counts as a valid Christian baptism? “A Catholic priest has resigned after a church investigation found he performed... Read more
Now this is what I’m talking about. Get up and dance!!! Read more
Of the making of new or renewed translations of the Bible there is no end. And I am often asked what translation should I use? But the answer to that question depends on the use that will be made of the Bible. For the serious student of the Bible who wants and loves detailed notes and cross references, maps etc. I usually recommend the NETS Bible, not to be confused with the NEB. For those looking simply for a readable... Read more
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