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Gender Integrated Ministry?
Within the continuing online discussion about the representation of women in Christian conferences, the issue of policies placing restrictions upon direct interactions between men and women has been raised. Such policies, it is claimed, are a direct obstacle to equality … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Ethics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Church, Theological
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Intelligent Design?
Paying close attention to the detail of the scriptural text is almost invariably rewarding and illuminating. This is perhaps especially the case for passages such as Genesis 1, for which the details of the text bear even more weight than … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Theological
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Being on the Wrong Side of History: A Reflection on Luke 18:9-14
I wrote the following piece a few days ago. It was intended for another site I am involved in, but I had crossed wires with myself and wasn’t due to write anything at all. I was in two minds over … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Luke, NT
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Samson on the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection
In my recent post on the subject of exodus in 1 Samuel 1-7, I observed the way that the narrative explores themes of strength and weakness. At the battle of Aphek, the Ark of the Covenant, which was supposed to … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, John, Judges, Lent, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, The Atonement, The Atonement, Theological, Theology
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The Crusade of the Lost Ark – 40 Days of Exoduses (22)
A Barren Woman Our last study concluded with Israel having crossed the Jordan and destroyed the city of Jericho. At this point we jump forward in biblical history, leaving the rest of the book of Joshua and skipping the books … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology
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Palm Sunday: 40 Days of Exoduses Summary
I am quite some way behind schedule at this point and it is unlikely that I will post more than a couple more this coming week. However, be assured that the series will be finished. We have passed the halfway … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Joshua, Lent, Leviticus, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology
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A Successor, a Harlot, and an Invasion – 40 Days of Exoduses (21)
The Republication of the Covenant Our previous study led us to the wilderness side of the Jordan, with the children of Israel preparing to enter into the land. It is at this point that the book of Deuteronomy fits in. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology
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The Testing of the Throne-Bearers – 40 Days of Exoduses (20)
Timeframe and Setting Within this post, I hope to cover the entirety of the book of Numbers. I will, however, begin with some comments on the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus, the book of Leviticus, and general time frames. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, Leviticus, Numbers, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology
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A Portable Mountain and Competing Calves – 40 Days of Exoduses (19)
Head and Body Having crossed the Red Sea, we enter into a new phase of Israel’s story. We have already observed the presence of the theme of the journey to the mountain in a number of previous studies and now … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, Theological, Theology
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Christianity Today Article on Our Changing Relationships with Our Texts
Christianity Today has just published an article of mine, which follows up certain themes from my earlier post ‘A Lament for Google Reader’. Both the passing of the hard-bound Encyclopædia Britannica and of Google Reader represent milestones in the digital age. They … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Culture, My Reading, On the web, Scripture, Theological, Theology
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Alastair's Adversaria 