resurrection

Some things are too big for a single narrative.

We tend to think of identity as either fixed or chosen. What if it’s bestowed and revealed, relational and dynamic?

In catacombs, crypts, and ossuaries, I’ve seen the ugliness of death transformed into something beautiful.

A thoughtful book that includes a lively conversation between New Testament scholars Bart Ehrman and Michael Bird

“Anyone who thinks he knows the orthodox consensus can always be shown to be wrong,” says David Bentley Hart.

In John’s Gospel we meet a body of flesh and blood. And microbes. 

The Bible offers conflicting answers.

Christ’s invitation to new life is almost always unfamiliar and surprising, even disconcerting.

What do you want Jesus to do or say?

We don’t need to debate the possibility of a reanimated corpse. We need to reimagine our whole understanding of the material world.

“There’s a group of people outside,” I said through the intercom, “and they’ve raised money for your bail.”

Salvation is not a place but a way of life.

In Kyle Lambelet’s view, SOA Watch demonstrates the virtues of a messianic politics.

How early Christians thought about bodies and how we do

In Luke’s postresurrection appearances, the disciples have to reckon with the traumatic somatic.

Accept the resurrection or don’t. Either way, you’re the boss.

Some of us church insiders have more in common with the undecided folks than we often say.

Resurrection isn’t something we explain. It’s something we live and breathe.

Four books on congregations in decline, and what pastors can do

The Nicene Creed concludes with resurrection and eternal life. But, Stephen Davis observes, neither reality can be proved by experience.