The world of critical scholarship

by Peter J. Leithart

The imaginary world of critical scholarship. Continue Reading »

21 Jun 2014 0

Foot-Washing

by Peter J. Leithart

A leader in the apartheid regime makes amends with an ancient gesture. Continue Reading »

20 Jun 2014 0

Our Father

by Peter J. Leithart

Isaiah is the only Old Testament book where the Lord is addressed as “our Father.” Continue Reading »

20 Jun 2014 0

Spirit of iniquity

by Peter J. Leithart

Sin and guilt have spiritual power. Continue Reading »

20 Jun 2014 0

Genesis 1 in Ancient Perspective?

by Peter J. Leithart

John Walton’s proposal to read Genesis 1 in ancient terms is unconvincing. Continue Reading »

20 Jun 2014 0

Sacramental Permeability

by Peter J. Leithart

Sacraments are not isolated moments in secular world. They are “permeable.” Continue Reading »

19 Jun 2014 0

Creedalizing history

by Peter J. Leithart

Old Testament scholars claim to be tracing a “historicizing” process, but they are in fact doing the opposite. Continue Reading »

19 Jun 2014 0

Politics and Puzzlement

by Peter J. Leithart

Explaining historical events must leave room for puzzlement. Continue Reading »

19 Jun 2014 0

Ascent from the Sea

by Peter J. Leithart

Water is a means for ascent. Continue Reading »

19 Jun 2014 0

How We Read

by Peter J. Leithart

It’s gotten harder to stay engaged with long texts. Continue Reading »

18 Jun 2014 0