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A Liturgical Theology of Preaching—Preaching the Scriptures

The Scriptures were canonized, in part, to determine what would be read aloud in the worshipping assembly to gather us as Christ’s body.

What About the Human Authors of Scripture?

Affirming the divine authorship of scripture, especially along Thomist lines, helps restore confidence in the text's relationship to God.

Reading John 11 with Cyril of Alexandria

When Jesus wept or was angry, was that his human nature or his divine nature? Cyril of Alexandria connects good exegesis and sound theology.

A Word About Mere Christian Hermeneutics

Christian readers of scripture, the Old and New Testaments, have to wrestle with tensions across the canon. How do we reconcile them?

Cranmer’s Preface to the Great Bible: The Gift of Scripture

In his preface to the 1538 "Great Bible," Thomas Cranmer insisted that scripture is for everyone. Through it, the Spirit gives us Christ.

Politics and Paul’s Mission

Where are our allegiances? Now maybe the time for "a politics of small ends,' a politics that renounces bitter binaries that sew hatred, destruction, and death.

Remembrance: God’s Promises

Exodus 10:11—12:32 By Charlie Clauss This past September 11 was the 20th anniversary of the attacks that ended with the twin towers of the World Trade...

On Reading the Exodus Plagues as a Christian

Exodus 8:1–10:11 By Joseph Mangina If the book of Genesis is all about life — creation, fecundity, promise, blessing — then the book of Exodus is...

I want you to use me

When Augustine says that God alone is to be enjoyed, and everything else — including human beings — used, he does not mean that everything besides God is worthless.

Forgive Us Our Trespasses?

What is it that we’re forgiving? As our various English translations have it, do we mean sins, trespasses, or debts?

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