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Recovering the Scandal of the Cross

January 13, 2020 by joe Leave a Comment

Some books you read and discover something new. Other books, you read them and think, “I knew it!” For me, Recovering the Scandal of the Cross, which I read while writing my dissertation, was the second.

First, a bit more background. My dissertation explored how we talk about the divine and the impact of that talk on the lives of people. In essence, I set out to use the New Testament Gospel accounts to answer the question, what is God like? My conclusion? The God Jesus called Father was nothing like the vengeful and retributive god I grew up learning about. So that sparked the question, what do I do with Jesus’ crucifixion?

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The Forgotten Creed

January 12, 2020 by joe Leave a Comment

I came across The Forgotten Creed as a recommendation from Diana Butler Bass on Twitter. Given that I was reading a number of books on systemic racism, I decided to add it to the list. It did not disappoint!

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The Lost World of Genesis One

January 12, 2020 by joe Leave a Comment

It’s been over 10 years since I originally read this book, so this review is anything but a fresh take. Rather, it is more of a reflection on the journey it in many ways started than a detailed look at the book itself.

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