Righteousness in Person

by Peter J. Leithart

For Paul, the promise of righteousness to Abraham takes a human form. Continue Reading »

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Climbing the Altar

by Peter J. Leithart

Revelation moves up the golden altar. Continue Reading »

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Promiscuous Disgust

by Peter J. Leithart

Disgust is universal. What disgusts is culturally variable. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2014 0

The Offense of Excretion

by Peter J. Leithart

We find our own bodies an offense. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2014 0

Who Is Like the Beast?

by Peter J. Leithart

The acclamation of the beast is multiply ironic. Continue Reading »

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Blasphemy

by Peter J. Leithart

The beast blasphemes God, His name, His tent, and the ones who pitch their tent in heaven. Continue Reading »

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Ingratitude and Justice

by Peter J. Leithart

Polybius traced a sense of justice to resentments over ungrateful behavior. Continue Reading »

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Rites of Access

by Peter J. Leithart

Rites of sacrifice and purification enable communion at a distance. Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2014 0

Love and Disgust

by Peter J. Leithart

Love extends the boundaries of the self to include another self. Continue Reading »

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Healthy Boundaries

by Peter J. Leithart

Modern psychology helps people manage the self in a world bereft of love. Continue Reading »

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