Monthly Archives: April 2020

Barclay-now that I am reading the book

Posted on April 20, 2020 by theoutwardquest

Three years ago I was writing about John Barclay’s book, Paul and the Gift. Well, actually, I was using some of his YouTube lectures, because the book was so expensive. Now the price of the book has come down. I … Continue reading →

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A Good Friday/Easter reflection on the promise of paradise

Posted on April 10, 2020 by theoutwardquest

On this Good Friday, and with a quarantined Easter coming, I offer some thoughts about the so-called “thief on the cross” and Jesus’ statement to him “Today you shall be with me in paradise.” This story comes from Luke 23:39-43. … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice and debt in a time of plague

Posted on April 7, 2020 by theoutwardquest

When I read The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son by Jon Levenson, I saw that the ancient Hebrews probably felt that human sacrifice as practiced in other cultures in the Ancient Near East was religiously appropriate, but never … Continue reading →

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Covid-19, corona virus, aka bat flu and the presence of God in Psalm 91

Posted on April 3, 2020 by theoutwardquest

In November, with my mother’s death impending, we decided not to take our usual mid-winter vacation to Florida. Instead, we booked and paid for a resort week at the end of March. We had no idea. The drive along Interstate … Continue reading →

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