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Monthly Archives: December 2008
"As an Atheist, I Truly Believe Africa Needs God"
So says Matthew Paris: Now a confirmed atheist, I’ve become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: sharply distinct from the work of secular NGOs, government projects and international aid efforts. These alone will not do. … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas to All
… and to all a good night! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
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Lessons and Carols: The Ninth Lesson
The Ninth Lesson: St John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being … Continue reading
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“But he speaks our language?” The Great King of the Achaians paced from one end of his tent to the other. Once more, he studied the wax tablets the ship captain had given him and the curious markings on them. … Continue reading
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Lessons and Carols: The Eighth Lesson
The Eighth Lesson: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child … Continue reading
Origins of Judaism
Jim West links to an interesting article: Charles David Isbell, “From Yahwism to Judahism.” For a similar-yet-different approach to the same issue, see Tyler Williams’s summary of “The Exiled Gods of Babylon in Neo-Assyrian Prophecy” by Martti Nissinen. Share this: … Continue reading
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Lessons and Carols: The Seventh Lesson
The Seventh Lesson: The shepherds go to the manger. That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s … Continue reading
More on Matthew's Genealogy
This just in: Michael F. Bird at Euangelion has uncovered amazing evidence that Matthew 1:1-16 is actually a catchy piece of folk music: Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
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Pihas barely had time to wash the blood from his hands before spying yet another wounded villager. He lumbered across the street and knelt beside a teenaged boy clutching his side, doubled over in pain. His mother hovered over him, … Continue reading
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Lessons and Carols: The Sixth Lesson
The Sixth Lesson: St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. All returned to their own towns to register for this census. … Continue reading
