The Explainer: For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of Christ
In an article first published on The Conversation, sholar of early Christian literature ERIC VANDEN EYKEL looks at how some Christians view next week’s solar eclipse…
‘God’s Ghostwriters’: New Testament scholar Candida Moss looks at the hidden hands behind the Bible
In her new book, Moss argues that slaves and other lower-status workers played a key role in producing and preserving the Christian Scriptures. BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports…
This Life: Prayer is our most powerful weapon
US columnist CAROL ROUND looks at the importance of prayer when we confront situations outside of our control…
Gentile scandal
The biggest scandal in the New Testament, after the fact that a crucified man is God – is that unclean gentiles are accepted into God’s family without first becoming Jews. PICTURE: Aaron Burden/Unsplash We’re so used to the idea we don’t see the scandal, even though it’s a central theme of Acts and Paul’s letters. […]
Lifestory: Remembering EP Sanders, a New Testament scholar who offered a new look at Judaism
In an article published on Religion News Service, MARK CHANCEY, a professor of religious studies Southern Methodist University, writes that Sanders forcefully called on fellow New Testament scholars to reject caricatures of Judaism…
Essay: After Elizabeth – The spiritual implications of imperial succession
Writing from the US, LISA SHARON HARPER, founder of Freedom Road and author of ‘Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World — and How to Repair It All’, expresses her hopes King Charles III will lead the UK into “an era of courageous deference to truth”…
Sight-Seeing: A tight job market is a chance for Christians to rethink work
KAREN SWALLOW PRIOR, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says ‘ministry’ is not defined by who signs our payslip…
Essay: The maternal heart of God the Father
As many around the world mark Mother’s Day this Sunday, MEREDITH WRIGHT says there’s freedom in exploring God’s motherly instincts…
This Life: Lord, what do you want me to do?
US columnist CAROL ROUND, in an article first published on ASSIST News Service, looks at what the story of Paul teaches us about looking for guidance to God in our daily walk…
Great Prayers: The Grace Prayer
DAVID ADAMS looks at the history of what’s become known as ‘The Grace Prayer’…