This Week in Word from the Bird

Posts for 26-31 March

Monday: Dating the Book of Revelation: Apocalypse Against Which Emperor?
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The Book of Revelation poses many historical and interpretive problems. Although the question of dating is far from the hardest one to answer, nonetheless, the dating of Revelation remains vexing because the internal evidence gives us little to be precise about.

Tuesday: What is Kenosis?
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As part of my “Nazareth to Nicaea” vodcast/podcast, I’m looking at Christ’s self-emptying, what is called in theological terms, kenosis!

Thursday: The Social Gospel of Jesus?
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On the topic of social justice, if I had to choose between the Pope and Jordan Peterson, I’m going to go with the Pope.

Friday: How I Approach the Trans Debate: Compassion, Reason, Scripture
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One of the most complex and contested issues today is the “trans debate” which includes everything from gender fluidity, gender dysphoria, heteronormativity, drag queen story time, sex education in schools, Harry Potter, bathrooms, sports, prisons, dictionaries, and science. This is complex stuff, but I have an interim report.