Jeremy Thompson

Author: Jeremy

  • "Absorption with the past is …" (QOD)

    I was reading Paul Tillich’s Theology of Culture again today and was struck by this quote, for which he is drawing on Heidegger who in turn was drawing on Nietzsche: Mere historical knowledge is not man’s real role as an historical being. Absorption in the past is an estrangement from our task as the makers…

  • Consign it to Sheol! And, I was Almost Done

    Thanks to Ben Byerly for his post and links on more reasons not to do a PhD.  Of course I’m trying to be a little bit funny, but more often than not some of us academics only laugh to keep from crying.  I will be feeling and have felt this pinch already.  My wife and…

  • Saints No. 3 In NFL Power Rankings

    Ha! This is a hilarious little blurb in the Onion.  Here’s to all you naysayers and doubters.  Who Dat! New Orleans Moves To No. 3 In NFL Power Rankings

  • Blogroll Amnest & Biblical Studies Carnival – Two Birds with One Stone

    In the spirit of “Blogroll Amnesty Day,” I’m linking you to Brooke’s reminder about the 51st Biblical Studies Carnival 😉 : Reminder to Biblioblogging Top 50 and the Lower 50s Alike I am indeed ranked much, much higher than he is (though I should say that I like his blog much better than my own).…

  • Chris Brady with a Nice Set up

    Alright.  So, I know Chris Brady has said he’s going to get an iPad (though he’s not uncritical).  Thus, when I read the following title… The iPad is going to fail … I was intrigued.  Has he had an about-face?  Click on over and see 😉

  • Benedict XVI (Ratzinger) on Faith

    Joel has written a post entitled “Faith Beyond Thought” in which he links to one of my previous posts.   He discusses the idea of faith being a pledge or commitment.  I thought this quote from Benedict the XVI (in his previous days as Cardinal Ratzinger was a fitting follow up).  It comes from his…

  • Kindle Publishing for Blogs – Has Anyone Tried This?

    I was looking at books for my Kindle today and saw the link for Kindle Publishing for Blogs.  I personally could not think of ANY reason why I would want to read a blog on my Kindle or publish my blog for the Kindle.  Of course, I can always read on my iPhone, so maybe…

  • Super Secret Stealth Hebrew Students

    Better watch out or one of Brooke’s super secret stealth Hebrew students might snipe you: Delta A Team Rocket Hebrew SEALS Force 5 in Black, P.I. « Anumma Joking aside, I’m sure that having a teacher with an imagination like this probably means that these really are good Hebrew students.

  • I Still Can't Believe It …

    THE SAINTS WON THE SUPERBOWL!!!! This is the play of the game where I actually started singing “We Are The Champions.”  I just knew when we went up by a touchdown that there was no coming back for the Colts.  And, you can visit Jason’s blog if you want to see the nail in the…

  • The only ranking that really matters at the moment …

    New Orleans saints #1!!!!!!!!! You can expect to hear a lot more about this in days to come ……