Double Cycle

by Peter J. Leithart

David asks God to wash him twice in Psalm 51. Why? Continue Reading »

21 May 2014 0

Hope for Unity

by Peter J. Leithart

Christian hope for unity is not the same as optimism. Continue Reading »

21 May 2014 0

Reformational Catholicism Now

by Peter J. Leithart

The churches of Englewood, Colorado, strive to be Christ’s one body. Continue Reading »

21 May 2014 0

David and Divided Kingdom

by Peter J. Leithart

The prophets say that a new David will unite a divided kingdom. Just like the first David. Continue Reading »

20 May 2014 0

Dumbing Down

by Peter J. Leithart

We’re getting dumber, Charles Simic tells us. Well, OK, some of us are. Continue Reading »

20 May 2014 0

Storied Theory

by Peter J. Leithart

Atonement theories, whether built on Old or New Testaments, tend to ignore the narrative context that gives the atonement meaning. Continue Reading »

20 May 2014 0

Levitical Atonement

by Peter J. Leithart

The Levitical system of sacrifice cannot be wholly explained without penal substitution. But can it be explained without it? Continue Reading »

20 May 2014 0

Confession and Anti-Liturgy

by Peter J. Leithart

Confession, or lack of it, determines how things go when we meet with God. Continue Reading »

20 May 2014 0

New Song

by Peter J. Leithart

When the Lamb appears, the angels sing a “new song.” Continue Reading »

19 May 2014 0

Do Chickens Dream of Electric Fields?

by Peter J. Leithart

Chickens may be able to go free range without leaving their cubicles. Continue Reading »

19 May 2014 0