Monthly Archives: January 2010
English Bibles
Here’s a very quick guide to the evolution and diversity of bible translations that I’m aware of. Hopefully I’ll get to expand and correct this post, because I’m aware I’m not an expert on history of translations, so I’d appreciate … Continue reading
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A Brief Delay
I’ve been unexpectedly out for three days, so apologies to the commenters who had to wait for approval! Regular service (hopefully) resumes forthwith.
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The story of how a bible verse is read — 1 John 5:7-8
Following on from yesterday’s post on the Johannine Comma, I was enjoying looking again through the online copy of the Codex Sinaiticus. It is both more difficult, and more rewarding than reading the reprinted greek critical text. I thought it … Continue reading
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The Johannine Comma – The story of how a bible verse was written — 1 John 5:7-8
One of the hard things about studying the bible is working out what version of the bible to study. There are thousands of copies, all written by hand, and all different. Reconstructing what might have been the original text is … Continue reading
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Grrr. Engines.
This week, one of the world’s top chess tournaments is happening. Unless you’re dutch (where it is hosted) or into chess, you’ve probably not seen a lot of press coverage! I’ve been following some of the interesting games. In the … Continue reading
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When did Elite become an Insult?
Its been an insult among conservatives for a while. But now it seems like even sane people are using it pejoratively. Wouldn’t you rather have an elite surgeon operate on you? Wouldn’t you rather have an elite engineer design the … Continue reading
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Sunday Scriptures: Sex
Sunday is a busy day here, as its the only day we all get to spend together as a family. So in this weekly spot I’ll dig out some interesting bits of religious literature and will post them without much … Continue reading
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The Problem of Evil: A Parable
In a recent interview with the BBC, the archbishop of York, John Sentamu, responded pretty clumsily to the obvious question: how can you believe in an all powerful, all merciful God when you see the entirely unnecessary suffering in Haiti. … Continue reading
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Friday Philosophy: Mary's Room
In what I hope will be a regular series, I want to think about a new philosophical question each Friday. This isn’t stuff I’ve thought about deeply or for a long time, so please feel free to make suggestions or … Continue reading
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