Reconsidering the Parables of a “Marginal Jew” Garwood Anderson December 10, 2020 Bible, Books, Commentary, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus. Volume 5: Probing the Authenticity of the Parables By John P. Meier Yale University Press xiii + 441 pp $65 Review by Garwood P. Anderson When contem... Read More...
The double cure Garwood Anderson July 18, 2017 Commentary, Music, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church Toplady's “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” qualifies as one of the richest hymns, with its biblical allusions, soteriological vision, and complex history.
500 years after Luther, the law/gospel insight remains almost true Garwood Anderson May 16, 2017 Commentary, The Episcopal Church Luther's understanding of the gospel has a tremendous liberating appeal, but also grave hermeneutical consequences.
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do Garwood Anderson April 14, 2017 Commentary While with his tongue the Suffering Servant made “intercession for transgressors” (Isa. 53:12), with torn flesh he made atonement for those who bruised him.
The future of biblical interpretation Garwood Anderson February 16, 2017 Bible, Commentary, The Episcopal Church I recommend this collection as an introduction to the state of contemporary theological hermeneutics, though, in candor, the recommendation is lukewarm.
Things Episcopalians say (4): ‘Jesus never …’ Garwood Anderson July 13, 2016 Commentary This is an equal-opportunity meme. Everyone is indicted, save for Jesus.
Things Episcopalians say (3): ‘Jesus Movement’ Garwood Anderson May 13, 2016 Commentary The phrase has captured the imagination of Episcopalians, but many friends don't much care for the hype or are even worried by it.
Testy texts: the GOEs and Scripture Garwood Anderson March 9, 2016 Commentary The grammar of the GOE Holy Scripture question bears witness: Scripture is now viewed primarily as problem.