The Reformation’s African Ties: Abba Mika’el & Martin Luther
Martin Luther was thrilled to find theological connections with Abba Mika’el – a deacon from Ethiopia. They saw unity in their Christian faith looking backwards and forwards.
Kindness is Like a Date Palm Tree
The date palm tree produces a lot of fruit – just like kindness.
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Lord — Origins of the Words in English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew
The origins of Lord are related to: “keeper of the bread” (English), “one who subdues” or “one who builds a house” (Latin), “father”? (Hebrew).
Purple Dye & Snails: Lydia
Making purple dye required an outrageous number of snails.
Trinity is a Mystery
Explaining the Trinity is hard – let alone in under five minutes.
Biblical Cosmology
Learn about the firmament, the pillars, and the watery deep – the geography of the cosmos.
God-Fearers
What attracted gentiles to Judaism in the Ancient World?
A Long Paraphrase of Psalm 23
Getting a closer look at some of the layers of meaning in Psalm 23
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them: