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February 2021

February 12, 2021

Music, the Bible, and Grief

I wish I could find a recording of Amy Beach's work "Jephthah's Daughter." That story...

February 11, 2021

Evolution Weekend Approaches!

Evolution weekend and Darwin Day are almost here. If you don’t already follow the Clergy...

February 09, 2021

What Jesus Learned from Women Cover

I am excited to share some updates about my book What Jesus Learned from Women, which...

February 08, 2021

The Historicity of the Last Supper: What Jesus Meant

There are two opposite tendencies in how the Last Supper is viewed. Some dismiss it...

February 07, 2021

The Curse and Blessing of Social Media

We are all well aware by now of the dangers and detrimental effects of social...

February 06, 2021

Conservative and Liberal Biblical Scholarship

In a recent blog post, Ian Paul pushes back on some points John Barton makes...

February 05, 2021

Updating My Metrical Psalms Activity

Yesterday was the day in my Bible and music class when we focus on metrical...

February 04, 2021

I Will Not Remain Silent

I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak yesterday via Zoom with composer Bruce...

February 03, 2021

Religion in Galilee and Judaea

One of the ideas I am exploring in connection with my research on the historical...

February 02, 2021

Do Not Destroy

We have all been warned about YouTube comments, right? But I did come across one...

February 01, 2021

Israel and the COVID Vaccine

I saw on the news a report about how quickly and efficiently Israel has been...

January 2021

January 31, 2021

Psalm 114: Suzanne Haik-Vantoura, Cantillation Marks, and Gregorian Chant

In recent years Bob MacDonald has played a particularly active role in drawing attention to...

January 30, 2021

Is Abortion Murder? (Giving Birth Again to a 27-year-old)

I have felt puzzled and surprised by some of the things said in a response...

January 29, 2021

The Bible and Music: Relevant Composition List

I have a document that is now 34 pages long in Word that is a...

January 28, 2021

Genesis and Ovid’s Metamorphoses

I did in fact end up thinking about how much the view of creation that...

January 27, 2021

Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

I watched the latest documentary from Journey Films about the life of Abraham J. Heschel...

January 26, 2021

Giving Birth to a 27-Year-Old

The one issue that has become the make-or-break issue for not only Catholics but also...

January 25, 2021

Paul Roundup

So what has been happening lately in the study of Paul? Biblical studies blogs, as...

January 24, 2021

When Prophecy Failed: QAnon in Light of Sociology of Religion

While some political commentators and journalists are wondering what will happen as a result of...

January 23, 2021

John the Baptist, the Historical Jesus, and Q #CFP

The call for papers for the Society of Biblical Literature 2021 annual meeting is now...

January 22, 2021

Announcing P4: The Panentheist and Progressive Praise Project

A Facebook friend shared a song idea on Facebook, I expressed appreciation and shared something...

January 21, 2021

How To Care For Your Scholar

So you've acquired a scholar in your household. Perhaps you've been wanting one for a...

January 20, 2021

Evangelicals and the Big Lie

I and others have been talking a lot about how conservative Evangelicalism has been training...

January 18, 2021

What Jesus Learned from Women Cover Art Revealed

I am so thrilled to be able to share the amazing artwork that Macey Dickerson...

January 18, 2021

White Supremacy, Christianity, and the Capitol Insurrection

This post is an effort to back up and ask about the roots of the...

January 17, 2021

RES Call for Papers: Sacred Spaces in Motion #CFP

Our contemporary world witnesses contrasting approaches to sacred spaces. While in some regions (especially in...

January 16, 2021

#CFP Philosophy through Science Fiction Stories Book Launch and On-the-Spot Writing Contest

Venue: Lindell Boulevard Speakers at this event: Frances Howard-Snyder (Western Washington University) Mark Silcox (University...

January 15, 2021

#JohnTheBaptist Enoch Seminar Nangeroni Meeting Day 4

We began the final day of the Enoch Seminar conference on John the Baptist with...

January 14, 2021

#JohnTheBaptist Enoch Seminar Nangeroni Meeting Day 3

Day Three of the Enoch Seminar conference on John the Baptist began once again with...

January 13, 2021

#JohnTheBaptist Enoch Seminar Nangeroni Meeting Day 2

These are my notes from and thoughts about the second day of the Enoch Seminar...

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