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Scripture

Books

In Review: 

N. T. Wright insists that Jesus is the starting point of natural theology

Wright’s rereading of scripture is brilliant. Too bad he’s so disparaging of other viewpoints.
by Jason Byassee February 26, 2020

Living by the Word

March 15, Lent 3A (John 4:5–42)

Rethinking the woman at the well
by Liz Goodman
February 25, 2020

Books

In Review: 

Are we idol worshipers?

Stephen Fowl’s fresh approach to the study of idolatry
by Brad East February 24, 2020

Living by the Word

March 8, Lent 2A (John 3:1–17)

Like Nicodemus, Kanye shows that the Spirit blows where it chooses.
by Amy Ziettlow
February 19, 2020

Critical Essay

In the Qur’an, God is a great debater

The Qur’an is not a description of God. It’s a call to conversion.
by Gabriel Said Reynolds
February 18, 2020

Living by the Word

March 1, Lent 1A (Matthew 4:1–11)

The devil is testing Jesus. Jesus is also testing the devil.
by Amy Ziettlow
February 13, 2020

Living by the Word

February 26, Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21)

Every year, we repeat this dusty choreography.
by Amy Ziettlow
February 11, 2020

Books

In Review: 
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In the beginning, God created difference

Theodore Hiebert’s deft reading elicits a fresh awareness of the legitimacy of the other in Genesis.
by Walter Brueggemann February 5, 2020

Living by the Word

February 23, Transfiguration A (Matthew 17:1–9)

God’s presence transfigures here, now, in the familiar.
by Isaac S. Villegas
February 4, 2020

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