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Category Archives: Politics
The Politics of the Death of the Nation’s Beloved
My latest post over at Political Theology Today has just been published. This week, I am reflecting on 2 Samuel 1, and David’s lament over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. David and Solomon are the archetypal kings, not on … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Song of Solomon, Theological
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The Politics of Making a Prophet
My latest post over on Political Theology Today was published this morning. Within it I discuss the rich biblical theology that lies behind the events of the Day of Pentecost. The role of the prophet, as I have defined it, … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Bible, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, OT Theology, Politics, The Church, Theological
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Podcast: Beyond the Abortion Wars
The latest episode of Mere Fidelity has just gone online. This week we discuss abortion with Charles Camosy, associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University, and the author of the recent book, Beyond the Abortion Wars: A … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Politics, Theological
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The Politics of the King’s Shepherd
Although the 23rd Psalm might be the most familiar of all, I believe that there are dimensions of its meaning that often go unnoticed. Over on Political Theology Today, I suggest that there is a political aspect to the message … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological
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Podcast: Christendom and the Privilege of the Church
The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has just gone online. This week Derek Rishmawy, Matt Lee Anderson, Andrew Wilson, and I discuss the question of whether the Church should enjoy cultural and political privilege. Take a listen and share your thoughts … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological
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The Politics of New Covenant Vision
My latest guest post on Political Theology Today has just gone online. This week I discuss the implicit political theology of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and its promise of a new covenant: In a stimulating article on anarcho-monarchism, David Bentley Hart describes … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Jeremiah, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Theological
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The Politics of Abraham’s Foreskin
I have a new post up on Political Theology Today: The raw physicality of the covenant sign may come as a shock to those with delicate sensibilities. Perhaps it is for this reason that this week’s lection elides the part … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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The Politics of Eschatological Imminence
I’ve guest posted on the Political Theology blog today, commenting on 1 Corinthians 7:29-31: The sense of eschatological imminence that we encounter in New Testament passages such as 1 Corinthians 7 has represented a nagging problem for many theologians. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Eschatology, Ethics, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Politics
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The Politics of the Individual
My latest guest post over on the Political Theology Blog: Accustomed as we are to thinking in terms of an individual-state polarity, it can be difficult for us to recover the political significance—and responsibility—of the individual as the bearer of the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Mark, NT, Politics
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The Politics of Polarization
My latest guest post on the Political Theology blog was posted a couple of days ago. This week, I discuss Luke’s account of the meeting with Simeon and Anna in the temple: Christians are often inclined to downplay the political … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Luke, NT, Politics, Theological
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