Why should we read the Bible? Because it reveals the truth. But sometimes truth can be a slippery prey. Take, for instance, the doctrine of justification. This doctrine was one of the principal issues of contention in the era of the Reformation. It was one of the most important reasons for the schism between Catholics … More Why Read the Bible? Part 5
I recently read an excellent book, Fintan O’Toole’s, We Don’t Know Ourselves. It is a personal narrative of growing up in Ireland from the late ’50s to the present. It’s a wide-ranging book, covering politics, culture, social issues, economics, and religion, written with an engaging and compelling style. One of the recurring themes of the … More Truth, Fear, and the Church
July 7, 2016 So, I’m writing a book on how to read and understand the Bible. The book is for undergraduates, not for theological professionals, so rhetoric becomes an important consideration–how to find the right way of saying things so that communication actually occurs. Communication in theological subjects is a challenge for several reasons. The … More Theology, Politics, and Rhetoric
Two nights ago Terrie and I heard a presentation of Modeste Mussorgsky’s “Pictures from an Exhibition” by the San Diego Symphony. (Here’s a Youtube link to a performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN2j-5ZB3ZQ). The piece itself was well worth the price of admission. It’s very stirring and uses the full range of an orchestra’s resources. But what was especially … More “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Theology
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