This Monica Goodling fiasco just won’t stay buried, I guess. Messiah College has once again had its reputation dragged through the mud (find more in this old post). The Daily Show has taken an even lower blow in its mention of Messiah College. In a “stroll down memory lane” on the show, Jon Stewart covered [...]
Entries from July 2008
July 31, 2008
Johannes Weiss in context
In a course I am currently taking on Post-Reformation and Modern Theology, the professor (Richard Muller) mentioned the relationship between Johannes Weiss and his father-in-law, Albrecht Ritschl. I first discovered this interesting relationship in my course on the history of NT scholarship. It’s a fascinating historical example.
Ritschl, the theological liberal (a descriptor, not a polemic), [...]
July 31, 2008
A Green Letter Bible?
I read on the Beatitudes blog (taken from Sustainablog) recently that HarperOne is offering a new Bible that seems quite interesting: The Green Bible. Not only is the Bible made of sustainable materials (recycled paper, using soy-based ink, with a cotton/linen cover), but it includes “green” features such as:
Information on how to read the Bible [...]
July 29, 2008
“No One Mourns the Wicked”
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of experiencing the musical Wicked at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Not only did it meet my need for fun musicals with great music and big laugh lines, but I was also pleasantly surprised at its profound social message and its implications for historical research.
For those [...]
July 28, 2008
Transitions: Becoming a(n) (academic) dad
Perhaps the reason that I have been so silent on my blog lately has been the monumental transitions in my life. At the top of that list is my coming fatherhood. My wife and I are expecting a baby boy, born in early December. Advent will have tremendous meaning for us this year!
Besides thinking about [...]
