One of the things that is so striking about the current revival of interest in Reformation theology, broadly conceived, is the absence of perhaps the most glorious contribution of Martin Luther to theological discourse: the notion of the theologian of…
“Is there any point to which you would wish to draw my attention?” “To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time.” “The dog did nothing in the night-time.” “That was the curious incident,” remarked Sherlock Holmes. Silver Blaze,…
“Is there any point to which you would wish to draw my attention?” “To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time.” “The dog did nothing in the night-time.” “That was the curious incident,” remarked Sherlock Holmes. Silver Blaze,…
Watching clips from the Steve Jobs memorial at the Apple HQ, I was struck once again by how we have imputed messianic significance to him. For sure, he made my long distance running around the suburbs of Philadelphia less tedious…
Watching clips from the Steve Jobs memorial at the Apple HQ, I was struck once again by how we have imputed messianic significance to him. For sure, he made my long distance running around the suburbs of Philadelphia less tedious…
Fans of the late, great Frankie Howerd will remember his catchphrase, honed while playing various Roman slaves with names like `Lurkio’ drawn almost straight from Plautine comedies: `Nay, nay, thrice nay!’ Well, as John Muether, the OPC Historian, has just…
Fans of the late, great Frankie Howerd will remember his catchphrase, honed while playing various Roman slaves with names like `Lurkio’ drawn almost straight from Plautine comedies: `Nay, nay, thrice nay!’ Well, as John Muether, the OPC Historian, has just…
As the flurry of activity and opinions surrounding the life and legacy of Steve Jobs starts to die down, one paragraph stands out for me as a profound analysis of his impact and contribution. Not from a Christian source, but…
As the flurry of activity and opinions surrounding the life and legacy of Steve Jobs starts to die down, one paragraph stands out for me as a profound analysis of his impact and contribution. Not from a Christian source, but…
I have been asked why I seem so critical of parachurch organizations, when I work for one myself. Good question. The following thoughts seem apposite. First, there are different kinds of parachurch organizations. Seminaries, conferences, theological and ethical co-belligerent societies…
