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From Dante to Tina Fey, a romp through history with Jesus’ Beatitudes
Blessed are those who read this wise and lovely book.
Living between the Bible’s first and last prayers
Most days I hover somewhere between Adam’s “I was afraid” and John of Patmos’s “Come, Lord Jesus.”
Deconstructing the Republican Jesus
Biblical scholar Tony Keddie shows how the conservative movement enlisted the Bible to help its cause.
by Aaron Klink
What we see reminds us of what we miss, and vice versa.
Can H. L. Hix improve on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
An odd, charming gospel account that draws from dozens of sources
Can H. L. Hix improve on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
An odd, charming gospel account that draws from dozens of sources
April 18, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b-48)
In case flesh and bone aren’t enough to convince the disciples, Jesus also asks for dinner.
April 18, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b-48)
In case flesh and bone aren’t enough to convince the disciples, Jesus also asks for dinner.
And how will we know it’s Christmas?
There are things I found out about myself while I was pregnant.
We should all be a little eccentric.
Mary’s song reveals her politics of mercy
I think Jesus learned his prophetic ministry from his mother.
Mary’s song reveals her politics of mercy
I think Jesus learned his prophetic ministry from his mother.
We are still asking Mary's question: How will this be?
Why do Christians protest?
The biblical foundation for a holy practice
Loving your neighbor starts with the people on your block
My five-year-old parishioner spent the summer going door to door.