Monthly Archives: February 2010
Jesus, The Mirror
I often try to notice the way people view Jesus: who he was and what he stood for. My observation is that Jesus is a kind of reverse fun-house mirror. When we look at him we see ourselves, but a … Continue reading
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Croudsourcing the Bible
Over at כל־האדם (“kol-ha’adam” or “all of man[kind]” ), Joseph has put forward an idea that has crossed my mind a couple of times: a central biblical resource featuring scholarly translation and apparatus. Done in such a way as to … Continue reading
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What is a Monotheist?
I was listening to an old podcast of Higgaion (a good, if recently quiet, OT blog by Christopher Heard) about the divine council, a topic I tangentially referred to a couple of weeks ago. The guest presenter, Michael Heiser, is … Continue reading
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The Atonement in Animals
My wife read the Life of Pi (by Yann Martel) on holiday. She thought this bit might appeal to me: [The priest] served me tea and biscuits in a tea set that tinkled and rattled with every touch; he treated … Continue reading
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Making the Perfect Heart
We make Valentine’s cards for one another here. This year I went out on a quest for the perfect heart-shape. A good blend between proportion, curve, and size. The best I discovered was very simple. Take a square, and use … Continue reading
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Nuanced Atheism
I was thinking this weekend about positions on the border between atheism and religion. There are a few, I think, and they have a range of features: some closer to atheism, some obviously heterodox forms of belief. Here’s my list. … Continue reading
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Sunday Scripture: Purpose
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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Non-Privileged Reference Frames
Once upon a time we believed we were the center of the universe. Around the earth circled the sun, planets and stars. If we observe light traveling in all directions, it travels at the same speed. But from Newton we … Continue reading
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