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Jesus is traumatized
Minister and veteran David Peters invites us to consider our own post-traumatic identities in a new light.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
A famous Passion play’s evolution
In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.
A famous Passion play’s evolution
In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
Encouraged by donkeys
For almost 40 years they have done their plodding, gracious work on me and my vocation.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
A church undergoes structural change
The ELCA is about to gather for a national assembly. There are friends trying to dig through the roof to open a way for those who have been left out.
A New Testament that connects the heart languages of First Nations people
The translators hope that “the colonial language that was forced upon us can now serve our people in a good way.”
What preacher does not like to gnaw a theological bone?