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Scripture

In the lectionary

January 6, Epiphany of the Lord A (Matthew 2:1-12)

It must have been a strange sight: grown adults, prostrate before a toddler.
by Liddy Barlow
December 30, 2022

In the lectionary

January 1, Christmas 1A (Matthew 2:13-23)

Before Mary can cut the tags off the brand-new frankincense, the weeping starts.
by Liddy Barlow
December 26, 2022

In the lectionary

December 24 & 25, Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)

God’s faithfulness shows up with wonder and surprise in a weary and heavy-laden world.
by Christine Chakoian
December 19, 2022

Interview

An even better Bible

The leaders of the NRSVue project talk about translation, reception, and what Bibles are for.
interview by Annelisa Burns
December 19, 2022

Features

My fertility journey with Mary

Navigating agency and surrender with my namesake, the mother of God
by Mary Barnett
December 13, 2022

In the lectionary

December 18, Adv 4A (Matthew 1:18-25)

Joseph has a massive decision to make.
by Christine Chakoian
December 12, 2022

Interview

Golden Calf and consuming fire

“One day,” says Avivah Zornberg, “I had a flash of insight about Leviticus as a whole.”
interviewed by Mordechai Beck
December 6, 2022

Books

In Review: 

Avivah Zornberg finds the plot of Leviticus

The eclectic scholar masterfully uncovers the subterranean threads and tensions that underlie this nonnarrative text.
by Beth Kissileff December 6, 2022

In the lectionary

December 11, Advent 3A (Matthew 11:2-11)

John the Baptist is not sure if Jesus is very Christlike.
by Montague Williams
December 5, 2022

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