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Reading the Gospels both Critically and Evangelically

Michael Bird: I have to say that there are two approaches to the Gospels which I ardently despise. First, some über-secularists want to read the Bible as nothing more than a deposit of silly ancient magic, mischievous myths, whacky rituals, … Continue reading

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John and Christology

I love this quotation from F. C. Conybeare: If Athanasius had not had the Fourth Gospel to draw texts from, Arius would never have been confuted…if Arius had not had the Fourth Gospel to draw texts from, he would not … Continue reading

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Lessons and Carols 9

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. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being … Continue reading

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The Historical Jesus and the Gospel of John

Paul N. Anderson explains how the two really can go together: Think of it! What would happen if the National Geographic Channel ran a special on a recently discovered gospel text from the late first century, which was different from … Continue reading

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Showing Love

Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (Jn 12:3) Edith had been a member of the church … Continue reading

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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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