This week, we'll have what may be the last opportunity in our lifetimes to experience the intersection of Good Friday and the feast of the Annunciation. We invite you to read Kevin Birth's thoughtful exploration of this calendrical coincidence below, and to consider meditating on John Donne's poetic exploration of the same coincidence tomorrow, on Good Friday itself. This post came about as a result of a conversation between Andy Walsh, author of ESN's Science Corner, and Kevin Birth. See previous posts here, here, and … [Read more...] about Holy Week: Contemplating an Uncanny Calendrical Coincidence
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Book Review: Jesus without Borders
Jesus without Borders: Christology in the Majority World, Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, K.K. Yeo eds. Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2014. Summary: Eight theologians from different parts of the world came together for a theological dialogue on Christology, engaging the Chalcedonian definition of Christology and reflecting on the unique perspective they bring on Christology from their part of the world. One of the most exciting developments of the last fifty years is the rapid growth of Christianity outside of … [Read more...] about Book Review: Jesus without Borders
13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 4
Below is the final piece of a 4-part series by an anonymous contributor, a recent PhD recipient who has been involved with ESN and wanted to share lessons he learned during graduate school. In the fall he will begin teaching at a private Christian university. Praise God! Click here to read Part 1, click here to read Part 2, and click here to read Part 3 -- be sure to check out the helpful conversation in the comment section on 9. Don't be afraid to be known as a fanatical Christ-follower. ~ … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 4
Easter Isn’t Over
Over the weekend, a friend asked me a good question about the resurrection: Why does it say "He is risen"? Shouldn't it be "He has risen"? Most modern translations actually use "He has risen" in places like Matt. 28:6. But "He is risen" still holds a central place in our Christian vocabulary. Just to cite two examples: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Christ the Lord is Risen Today! My guess was that either a) grammar has simply changed since the 17th century, or b) the present tense is expressing a … [Read more...] about Easter Isn’t Over
13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 3
Below is part 3 (of 4) of a series by an anonymous contributor, a recent PhD recipient who has been involved with ESN and wanted to share lessons he learned during graduate school. In the fall he will begin teaching at a private Christian university. Praise God! Click here to read Part 1 and click here to read Part 2. ~ Tom 9. Don't be afraid to be known as a fanatical Christ-follower Don't be afraid of non-Christians thinking you're stupid for believing in God and His divine Son Jesus Christ, and for … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 3