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Christwire: “The Onion” for Christians?
Christwire.org has become a popular Web site for news and reporting with an ultraconservative Christian slant. And it’s all one big joke. I have to…
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The Bible as literature: David, Elvis, and the cult of celebrity
King David, The King, Bono, and the cult of celebrity. Did the story arc of celebrity start with the biblical figure of David?
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“Ragman” now available on DVD
A little over a year ago, I wrote here about the premiere of the short film “Ragman.” Now, with over 25 international film festivals on…
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No more Protestants? Elena Kagan and faith on the Supreme Court
So the story has been kind of buried with all the other news making the headlines, but it’s still worth talking about. With the retirement…
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The Bible as literature: Bob Dylan and the near-sacrifice of Isaac
Oh God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son” Abe says, “Man, you must be puttin’ me on” God say, “No.” Abe say, “What?” God…
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Looking for a summer read? The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ
…is the title of the newest book from the Concordia Seminary Press. The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ is a collection of essays…
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The Bible as literature: the King James, Psalm 46, and Shakespeare
The “Chandos portrait” of Shakespeare Last night I taught our first class in a course entitled “The Bible as Literature” in Wash U’s University College…
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World War I, the Supreme Court, and a cross in the Mojave desert: what does this mean?
So, I’ll pick up a hot potato: In what seems like it is becoming a typical 5-to-4 decision last week , the Supreme Court decided…
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How one seminary celebrated Earth Day
Getting ready to plant 75 trees at Concordia Seminary. Credit: Diane Meyer/Respublica “Christ is risen! Christ will come again! Let’s go plant some trees!” Which…