Seeking a Historically Sensitive Story of Christianity
How do we tell a historically sensitive story of Christian origins? Is it possible to capture the story in a way that honors the many directions Christianity might have taken, and not just the dominant...
View ArticleRedeeming Gnosticism? Scholars Weigh the Pros and Cons
A mixture of long-time supporters of Westar, new and inquiring members of the public, students, and faculty gathered in the ballroom of the San Diego Convention Center Friday, November 21st, 2014, at...
View ArticleHow Has Biblical Studies Research Opened New Questions about God?
At the turn of the nineteenth century, theology and biblical studies parted ways. Theology committed itself to the exploration of matters of faith, while biblical studies dedicated itself to history...
View ArticleRestoring Books Excluded from the New Testament
Why were certain books excluded from the New Testament? “The stunning truth is that we have hardly any evidence of the process of how the canon was made. By and large, we don’t even have evidence for...
View ArticleChristian Martyrs: Neither Uniform Nor Legion
Christianity has long been celebrated as the religion that triumphed over Rome—and hence, the world—by the blood of its many martyrs, people who died because they were unwilling to compromise with...
View ArticleIndigenous Communities and Non-Traditional Christian Texts
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View ArticleAsking Attorney General Sessions — And Us — To Think More About Romans 13
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