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The Labyrinth and the Gospel
Travis Scholl, editor of our own Concordia Journal, has recently published a new book that takes us on the winding path of Mark’s Gospel. Travis’ rediscovery of the ancient labyrinth one Lenten season…
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Thruples: The Newest Addition to the “Marriage Buffet”
Welcome to the next chapter in sexual ethics.
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All Saints’ Day • Revelation 7:9–17 • November 2, 2014
By Erik Herrmann The celebration of saints has a checkered history in the church: raucous festivals around martyrs’ graves, prayers to saints to escape various kinds of sufferings, fantastical stories of their lives, and even…
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Timothy Furnish lecture on ISIS/ISIL – October 23, 2014
Dr. Furnish will speak on “Fighting for the End of the (Christian) World: The Eschatology of ISIS/ISIL and Other Modern Muslim Groups in Light of Islamic History and Doctrines.” It will be…
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Reformation Day • Revelation 14:6–7 • October 26, 2014
By Bruce Hartung Like the beginning of a great meal, Revelation 14:6–7 goes well with the psalm for this Sunday (Psalm 46) for the celebration of the Reformation. They are excellent companions because both…
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Concordia visits the Holy Land
Nineteen students, and one professor, walk where Jesus walked.
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Proper 24 • Isaiah 45:1–7 • October 19, 2014
By William Carr I struggle with the notion that some part of Isaiah, mainly Isaiah 40 and following, is “addressed to the sixth century,” an idea that conservative commentators also endorse. I know Isaiah is…
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Proper 23 • Isaiah 25:6–9 • October 12, 2014
By David I. Lewis Today’s OT text is found in the section of Isaiah known as “the Isaiah Apocalypse” (Is 24–27). This “apocalypse” follows upon the oracles against the nations (Is 13–23) and offers a…
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Why Go to Scholarly Society Meetings?
The value of continuing education, for professors and pastors alike.
