This is the seventh in a series attempting to nuance the statement, “The Bible says…” I encourage you to read the story so far: Textual Criticism The Septuagint (LXX) Hebrew vowel pointing The canon Translation Continuity problems There’s also been a related post, “the pope says…” Social Cultural Historical Geographic context If someone in New
I recently encouraged communities to produce videos. Here is a wonderful example from a group of ten and eleven year olds. With the video is written: Hallelujah Chorus -Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat 5th Grade – Quinhagak, Alaska Wow!! Thank you for all for the wonderful comments. The village of Quinhagak is glowing because of them. The amount
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Many will be aware this year is 400 years since the publication of the King James or Authorised version of the Bible. To kick off that year I note three excellent BBC radio broadcasts by James Naughtie. NB – these broadcasts are only online for a week and I cannot see a way to download
textweek resources scripture readings reflection on this Sunday’s collect/opening prayer Ordinary Time Epiphany badges Many people like, from time to time, to add a badge to their website or blog. If you like the idea – send your friends the URL of this blog post. The HTML for adding the above badge to your blog
I’m purchasing upgrades for the software for this site – a good time to freshen up the site. What ideas do you have for possible improvements? The basic “structure” and approach of this site will remain. I think I might put the whole site to fixed width – the blog part is 950 I think.
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Some of the other videos: LEGO Christmas Christmas 2.0 The Christmas Story When God was born Facebook Christmas Charlie Brown Christmas In the Southern Hemisphere, and certainly in Aotearoa-New Zealand, this is our go-slow time… So – sometimes your comments may take longer than usual to get through moderation…
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Some of the other videos: Christmas 2.0 The Christmas Story When God was born Facebook Christmas Charlie Brown Christmas In the Southern Hemisphere, and certainly in Aotearoa-New Zealand, this is our go-slow time… So – sometimes your comments may take longer than usual to get through moderation…
Here’s a way of making a New Year’s resolution from James Alberione (died 1971, a great user and promoter of the use of contemporary communications technology): 1. Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten you to recognize the one major area you need to focus on, whether it is a positive step forward, or more a
