Monthly Archives: January 2008

Using the F-word in Class

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Yesterday in class I must have used the f-word at least half a dozen times. I must admit, I was surprised that my students took this in stride. Past experience had led me to expect that at least a few … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Courtesy of John Hobbins: The passibility of God should be a no-brainer to someone who has actually read the Bible… Read the whole thing, which wanders into the intersection between divine passibility and open theism (or perhaps a mollified offshoot … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Hotel California, performed by Vocal Sampling, a Cuban a capella group. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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Review: The Mass of the Early Christians

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Let me state at the outset that I am jealous of Mike Aquilina for having produced The Mass of the Early Christians. It is the sort of book I wish I had written. (Actually, I pitched a similar idea to … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Millard Fuller Book Signing

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Smyth & Helwys to Host Millard Fuller Signing MACON, GA ‚Äì January 22, 2008 ‚Äì Smyth & Helwys will host Millard Fuller for a signing of his new biography, The House that Love Built: The Story of Millard and Linda … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Tony Campolo Book Signing

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Tony Campolo to Sign New Book in Exclusive First Event at New Baptist Covenant MACON, GA ‚Äì January 22, 2008 ‚Äì The New Baptist Covenant will feature the first public release and exclusive author signing of Tony Campolo‚Äôs new book, … Continue reading →

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Easter Must Be Coming

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

The infamous Talpiot tomb, purportedly the final resting place of Jesus, his wife Mary Magdalene, his son Judah, and various other family members, came to public attention last year. Although the claims of its promoters have been thoroughly refuted, the … Continue reading →

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Random Observations about the "Cleansing of the Temple" (Jn 2:13-22)

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

All four Gospels describe Jesus’ prophetic act of protest against the Jerusalem temple. The Synoptics place this event near the end of Jesus’ ministry; John places it near the beginning. Here is how he describes it: The Passover of the … Continue reading →

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Resentment Management

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

The Anchoress has a beautiful piece posted about resentment, poison, and prayer. Disregard (or not) the bit at the start about Hillary Clinton; the meaty stuff comes later, and I thank her for sharing it. Share this: Digg this postRecommend … Continue reading →

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Just Passing Through

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Darrell Pursiful

Press deadlines are looming, so I’m spending a fair bit of time in my foxhole these days. For what it’s worth, I think the May‚ÄìAugust 2008 trimester of Formations is going to be one of the best in recent memory. … Continue reading →

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