The Seedbed of Christian Biblical Interpretation Fr. Paul Wheatley January 12, 2021 Books, Commentary, Exegesis, Ressourcement, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church The Commentary of Origen on the Gospel of St Matthew. By Ronald E. Heine First edition. 2 vols. Oxford Early Christian Texts. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018, pp. ix + 773, $270. Review by Paul D. W... Read More...
Parables, Power, and Perseverance Jonathan Turtle January 8, 2021 Anglican Church of Canada, Bible, Commentary, Exegesis, Good Book Club Mark 4:1-6:29 By Jonathan Turtle In chapters four through six of Mark’s Gospel, the reader is introduced to the purpose of Christ’s parables, the nature of Christ’s power, and the perseverance required of C... Read More...
Abraham and Sarah, Slaveholders The Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner July 31, 2020 Commentary, Ethics, Exegesis, The Episcopal Church By Ephraim Radner Abraham and Sarah were slaveholders. Eliezer and Hagar were their slaves. The following is but a brief reflection on how we have interpreted this uncomfortable fact. It offers no grand clai... Read More...
Reading Scripture as Centered on Jesus Guest Contributor March 13, 2020 Bible, Books, Exegesis, Reviews & Culture The Swiss theologian’s striking insights on core Christian doctrines glisten through this superb collection of essays plumbing his engagements with gospel texts.
A Light Infused into the Heart Mark Michael February 26, 2020 Art, Bible, Editorial, Exegesis, The Episcopal Church Francis and Augustine would tell us first that less is more, and that God’s transforming oracles lie closer to hand than we might first expect.
God’s Temple is Creation Jeff Boldt December 31, 2019 Anglican Church of Canada, Commentary, Contributors, Exegesis The temple God has chosen to dwell in is creation, which is the temple he made for himself.
An Unsentimental Family Neil Dhingra December 31, 2018 Bible, Exegesis, Roman Catholic Church The Holy Family's faith is neither sentimental nor easy nor even stable.
A Choice that Changed the World Jean Meade December 22, 2018 Bible, Commentary, Exegesis, The Episcopal Church Gabriel announced that Mary was chosen, not that she was already pregnant.