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Enduring Dissonance

I am back in New York City after almost two weeks away. This was a monumental occasion, because as I think back over the past thirteen years of my residency in this crazy, fabulous city, I realize that it has … Continue reading

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Scatological Humor and Other Images from Judges

If you haven’t read this story yet, read it now! If I had ever read it before, I must have promptly forgotten it, though how anyone could forget a biblical story that includes hesitant servants not wanting to embarrass a … Continue reading

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The Historical Books

The books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings are often referred to as the Historical Books. According to Richard D. Nelson (who will be advising us for this segment of the journey), the Historical Books tell the story of Israel’s … Continue reading

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