We are very excited to be hosting our first ‘blog exhibition’ showcasing the art and theology of Edward Knippers. Starting next Monday we will post an essay each day accompanied with several pieces of Knippers’ stunning, confrontative artwork. The theologians involved will be reflecting theologically on Knippers’ work related most specifically to the doctrine of [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Next Week: Art & Incarnation – Engaging the Art & Theology of Edward Knippers
Posted in Art, Theology on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Anachronism of Jonathan Edwards
Posted in Jonathan Edwards on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In 1958, H. Richard Niebuhr gave an address for the bicentennial of Edwards death, which he titled: “The Anachronism of Jonathan Edwards.” In light of Kent’s earlier post on the interaction between Myers and Marsden, this piece came to mind. Myers concern is somewhat similar to Niebuhr’s: How do we do justice to historical sources [...]
Will we allow history to critique us?
Posted in History, Jonathan Edwards, Theology, cultural exegesis on October 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
When reading historical figures, do we allow ourselves to be critiqued by them? Or, do we stand over them from the vantage point of some ‘far superior’ late modern position?
There has been an interesting interaction between Ben Myers (Faith and Theology) and George Marsden in response to Marsden’s Stone Lectures at Princeton. Myers’ big worry [...]
Christian ‘Atheism’ – disbelief & the naming of cultural idols
Posted in Culture, Evangelicalism, Gospel, Politics, cultural exegesis on October 17, 2008 | 14 Comments »
Considering the vigorous dialogue that followed James’ post earlier in the week, I want to keep the discussion going by drawing attention to James Kay’s editorial in the July issue of Theology Today. Kay raises important questions related to American Christianity and what he describes as the ‘idols’ claiming the allegiance of some American evangelicals [...]
Most-viewed posts from our first year
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I thought it might be fun to look back on our first year and bring our most-viewed posts together in one place. Here you go:
Reactions » Caravaggio, Doubting Thomas
Theology and Down Syndrome: Reimagining Disability
David Bentley Hart on the Trinity
Asking Jesus into your Heart?
Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture
Recent Studies on Pannenberg: 5 short reviews
Jesus’ resurrection and [...]
New poetry from Rowan Williams: Headwaters
Posted in Poetry, Rowan Williams on October 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A new collection of poetry from Archbishop Rowan Williams has just been released, Headwaters. This is my first exposure to Williams’ poetry and I have to say, it is elegant, challenging, and rewards with some rereading. Like his theological writings you have to spend some time getting a feel for his cadence and use of [...]
Looking busy while writing a dissertation
Posted in Uncategorized on October 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
PhD students hate the question, “What did you do today?” because, more often than not, our answer is, ”Well, I did some reading, then some writing, then some more reading, then some thinking, then I made some coffee, etc…” If you are just starting postgraduate work and need help ‘looking’ busy, this is good advice:
