Matthew 27 11-26 Blog Through the Bible Project Jesus Before Pilate 11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.Blasphemy is not sufficient to merit the … [Continue reading]
Aliens and Strangers
Here's an essay I wrote in 1999 in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the fortnight before Irene was born on May 5th, 1999.When she did not arrive on her due date, after I'd stopped work and waited for her for a month, I started a new essay in despair, … [Continue reading]
So, what was the difference between the betrayals of Judas and Peter?
Matthew 27 1-10, Blog Through the Bible Project Judas Hangs Himself 1 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. A legal quorum. The Sanhedrin could not have a legal session … [Continue reading]
So, what was the difference between the betrayals of Judas and Peter?
Matthew 27 1-10Judas Hangs Himself 1 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. A legal quorum. The Sanhedrin could not have a legal session at night, so at … [Continue reading]
Domesticity and Art
It speaks a language of its own, sometimes in such insistent tones that it interrupts the quietness of my own thoughts. At times, my house seems haunted like the castle of fairy tales in which the clock, the teapot, and candelabra whisper … [Continue reading]
Further Thoughts After the Assassination of Osama Bin Laden
I recorded my disquiet yesterday at the assassination--without trial--of Osama Bin Laden.Kipling's Recessional--which my father introduced me to, he used to quote the second stanza--has been lingering in my head this week. RecessionalBY RUDYARD … [Continue reading]
Anyone is Capable of Betrayal
Matthew 26 69-75 Blog Through the Bible ProjectAmong Scripture's saddest and most terrifying episodes.What? Is this Peter? The brave, the bold, the impetuous, the plain-talking, the honest Peter? Him with his foot in his mouth? What's up?Fear can … [Continue reading]
Anyone is Capable of Betrayal
Matthew 26 69-75 Blog Through the Bible Project Among Scripture's saddest and most terrifying episodes.What? Is this Peter? The brave, the bold, the impetuous, the plain-talking, the honest Peter? Him with his foot in his mouth? What's up?Fear … [Continue reading]
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