Theology and Interpretation

Theology and Interpretation
Naming the Name of Jesus

“Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” This saying, attributed (apocryphally) to St. [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Now It’s Up to Us

The future of environmental well-being seemed hopeful last year to many in faith communities, with the publication [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Durable Faith: Preaching Post-Election

Many things came to mind as I prepared to write [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Isaiah’s Earthly Hopes

One liturgical year ends soon and the next will immediately begin. The lectionary’s seasonal turning from Christ’s [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching on Reformation: Global, Ecumenical, Ongoing

This coming Reformation Day, October [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Durable Faith

Jesus’ commandment to love God, others, and self seems like an easy message to convey. People want, [...]

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Truthtelling in Watershed Moments

The words “crisis,” “unprecedented,” and “chaos” seem to be appearing [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Faith Stays in, Doubt Steps Out

Before entering pastoral ministry I was encouraged to network and [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Review: New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis

When Eliza Doolittle is finally [...]

Theology and Interpretation
An Existential Encounter with the Text

Just the thought of doing exegesis for one more sermon [...]