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John of History, Baptist of Faith with Professor James McGrath (Podcast)
Read more: John of History, Baptist of Faith with Professor James McGrath (Podcast)In this episode we’re joined by Prof. James McGrath, who is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University, and the author of the book that we’re discussing in this episode: John of History, Baptist of Faith: The Quest for the Historical Baptizer (published by Eerdmans). In our conversation we…
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The Christmaker with Professor James McGrath (Podcast)
Read more: The Christmaker with Professor James McGrath (Podcast)In this episode we’re joined by Prof. James McGrath, who is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University and the author of the book that we’re discussing here, Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about biographical…
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The Beheading of John the Baptist with Dr. Nathan Shedd (Podcast)
Read more: The Beheading of John the Baptist with Dr. Nathan Shedd (Podcast)Carrying on with our Christian Anti-Judaism series, we discuss the early reception of John the Baptist as a key figure for the “parting of the ways” between Christianity and Judaism. Joining us for this discussion is Dr. Nathan Shedd, who is the author of A Dangerous Parting: The Beheading of John the Baptist in Early…
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Mark 1-14 is about the Eucharist: Part III of III
Read more: Mark 1-14 is about the Eucharist: Part III of IIIIn the Gospel According to St. Mark, Jesus introduces and institutes the Eucharist Feast in very few words: And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take, this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks…
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Let Christmas Continue
Read more: Let Christmas ContinueIt’s been 27 days since most American’s have begun the bell curve that is participation in Christmastide, and the participation in Advent, for those who chose to devotionally and/or liturgically relive the anticipation of the coming of Messiah. Yet now, the gift wrap is all torn asunder, and presents have all been revealed. The holiday…