This Week in Word from the Bird

Posts for 1-5 May

Monday: Resisting Aristotle: Judith Gundry on the Household Codes (Free Subscribers)
In the Ben Witherington festschrift, Judith Gundry has an interesting article on “Resisting Aristotle: Marital Rule in 1 Corinthians 7 and the Household Codes.” She proposes that Paul seems to be using a particular Aristotlean view of equality, one defined by a kind of rotating authority.

Tuesday: What "Render to Caesar" Really Means! (Subscribers)
When Jesus was asked if the Jews should pay taxes to Caesar, I don’t think the question was really about taxes, it was in fact a trap. The way Jesus avoided the trap and turned the tables on his interlocutors is very interesting.

Wednesday: Romans 1-4: A Sketch and Discussion (Free Sign-Ups).
A short video by Nijay Gupta and myself about Romans 1-4. Some good stuff there!

Friday: Patriarchy, Modesty, and Leggings (Free Sign-Ups)
Okay, I finally tackle Owen Strachan’s weird attack on women wearing leggings. Includes one very, very illuminating illustration from my time in the army!