We are in a conversation and discussion about John Walton’s (professor at Wheaton) new book, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate. One reason why this book will be read, digested, and influential is because Walton chose to take one theme per chapter, keep his chps short, and make the point clear. Each chp then has a proposition. Proposition 4: the beginning state in Genesis 1 is nonfunctional. You will recall that Walton’s big idea... Read more
Adrian Plass, the book cover says, is a “bemused Anglican.” I can’t imagine any other kind today, except for the fuming sort who toss down their BCP and say, “I’ve had enough.” Anyway, Adrian’s not that second kind, as can be seen in his hilarious new book called Bacon Sandwiches and Salvation: A Humorous Antidote for the Pharisee in All of Us . (I’ll forgive him for stereotyping Pharisees.) If you want to have a good time, get this book... Read more
Tiger Woods wins again, his 70th career victory. Astonishing accomplishment. I have to admit I felt bad for Padraig Harrington, who was winning until one hole — and one bad shot just sunk his chances. We’ll be in Ireland next June so we’ve got our eye on the Irish. Read more
One can’t do much better than studying with Larry Hurtado in New Testament. Edinburgh, New College, is a good place to study. This is a wonderful video about the doctoral program(me) in Bible and Theology. Who has some stories to tell about Edinburgh? Read more
Thanks to Andrew Rogers, here’s a video review of The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible . Read more
Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Read more
Our book, The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others , is getting a new cover. What do you think? Read more
What is the best Christian, theological analysis of President Obama’s new health care proposals and plan? Read more
Buckingham Fountain, Chicago!!!! Good one from Mrs. Neff. The future car is an iCar! Lots of future education in the church will be from sites like this — and the series by Hurtado looks incredibly interesting to me. Do you believe in hell? Pastors and the soft sell on hell. Religion and social media, as well as Ten Commandments for Social Media — by Jana Riess. Religion and church signs. Religion and the future of mainline denominations. Religion and emergent... Read more
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