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Biblical Studies Courses on Sale
I noticed today the Teaching Company has a lot of their Biblical (and Religious) Studies courses on sale. I don’t think they normally have this many on sale, and I’m not sure how long it lasts but here’s a list: Beginnings of Judaism Between Cross and Crescent: Jewish Civilization from Mohammed to Spinoza Biblical Wisdom…
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David and Goliath – Saints Will Win (Reader Response)
Today’s Old Testament lectionary reading was on David and Goliath. And, as I interacted with the text I couldn’t help but feel that it speaks to the New Orleans Saints – Minnesota Vikings NFC Championship Game coming up this Sunday. Goliath obviously represents the Minnesota Vikings because of their franchise’s playoff history. And, David obviously…
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"I Believe" (i.e. Saints are going to the SuperBowl) – Cowboy Mouth
Just in case that last one wasn’t enough, here you go. “New Orleans Saints are going to the SuperBowl”! Doubters feel free NOT to comment below. Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon (Sublime version) Live’s “Heaven” and General…
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Daniel McClellan & Doug Chaplin on Richard Dawkins & Aid for Haiti
Daniel McClellan and Doug Chaplin are two bloggers that I enjoy reading a lot. They have both drawn attention to a relief effort being made by Richard Dawkins for the recent earthquake in Haiti. Daniel is a little more hopeful; Doug is a bit more disappointed. These are interesting takes on the topic, and I…