Monthly Archives: September 2014

THE CRUSADE AGAINST ISIS

The ISIS Flag

While reading the New York Times the other day, I came across a very disturbing advertisement written by the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights (click for greater clarity): Ironically, a faith-based organization is calling for a “just war”

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LUKE INTERPRETATION by FRED B. CRADDOCK

Luke Interpretation

 4.5 of 5 The bottom line: Another extraordinary volume in the Interpretation series and a masterful analysis of one of the Synoptics. A notable go-to resource when preaching or teaching lessons.   Luke Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and

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COVENANT

Covenant by Joseph Anton Koch

How does the ancient concept of a covenant triumph over the modern formulation of a contract? Contracts are based on mutual distrust and typically stipulate expected responsibilities as well as penalties for deviation from the desired behavior. Take, for instance,

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RAY RICE, ADRIAN PETERSON, AND THE MORAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Ray Rice, the NFL through The Last Judegement via Michelangelo by Giudizio Universale 02

Considering the recent reports about NFL players involved in cases of domestic violence and child abuse coming to light, it compels me to comment on several variables. And, it goes without saying, abuse in any context is always deplorable. (1)

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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY by RICHARD R. OSMER

Practical Theology Osmer

4.5 of 5 The bottom line: A book that delivers on how to execute theological principles in real-life scenarios.   Practical Theology offers exactly what the title states—real-life, functional ways to apply what one has learned about theoretical theology and

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RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility by Hugo Petr Novak

In The Responsible Self by H. R. Niebuhr, the author develops a moral philosophy based not upon rigid rules or prescriptions but instead a flexible algorithm developed by answering two sequential questions: (1) “What is happening?” and (2) “What should

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WRITING THEOLOGY WELL by LUCRETIA B. YAGHJIAN

Writing Theology Well

*** (of 5) The bottom line: A guide that successfully illustrates how to write theology well, but also devotes significant space to the very basics.   Writing Theology Well certainly will equip you with the tools needed to write like

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THE MICROBIOME: THE BENEFITS OF BACTERIA

Benefits of Bacteria_EscherichiaColi NIAID by Rocky Mountain Laboratories

To fully embrace human health and longevity, one must also embrace the benefits of bacteria. Consider this: there are more alien cells in your body than human cells. No, this does not mean that you are an extraterrestrial, but it

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THE MATRIX READER: EXAMINING THE DYNAMICS OF OPPRESSION AND PRIVILEGE by FERBER et al.

The Matrix Reader

*** (of 5) The bottom line: Valuable information, perhaps with an ideological sway, at a very steep price.   In short, The Matrix Reader offers a wealth of insight on the intersection of race, sexuality, gender, class, and diversity, but

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Protected: NYTS COURSE REVIEW: TTU1002

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