Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Perspective

Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Per...

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David Albertson, "The Geometry of Christian Contemplation: Measure Without Measure" (Oxford UP, 2025)

The writings of ancient and medieval Christian mystics were rediscovered in the twentieth century, and today they are read more widely than ever before. But do modern assumptions about religious experience influence how we hear those premodern voices? Do we do them justice by thi ...  Afficher plus

Lauren D. Sawyer, "Growing Up Pure: White Girls, Queer Teens, and the Racial Foundations of Purity Culture" (NYU Press, 2025)

Gaining mass popularity in the mid-1990s with the True Love Waits rally on the Washington Mall, purity culture began as an urge from evangelical conservatives for Christian adolescents to publicly commit to practicing abstinence until marriage. Throughout this decade and the next ...  Afficher plus

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The Bible and Cultural Critique (with Christopher Watkin)
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How does the Bible guide us in applying its truths to our culture?  Of course the Bible applies to our individual lives, but the Bible is also a rich resource for critique of any culture.  Join Scott and Sean with their guest, British philosopher Chris Watkin for a fascinating ...

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Why Genesis is THE FOUNDATION of Your Faith | Biblical Worldview Every Christian Needs | Paul Twiss and Jonny Ardavanis
Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

Discover why the book of Genesis is absolutely CRITICAL to understanding your identity, purpose, and the entire Bible!In this powerful conversation with Dr. Paul Twiss (Professor at The Master's Seminary), you'll learn:Why Genesis is the "backbone" of all Scripture What it truly ...  Afficher plus

BONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpre ...  Afficher plus

Hammurabi and Babylonian Kingship
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Today we take a look at the Babylonian empire and the rise of Hammurabi. We analyze the way kingship and religion worked hand-in-hand to justify rule. We take a close look at the Code of Hammurabi and what it tells us about Babylonian religion. We examine the cosmology of the Enu ...  Afficher plus