Participation and Play

by Peter J. Leithart

Our games aim for transcendence, to participate in the playful creativity of the Creator. Continue Reading »

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Is There Science in the Bible?

by Peter J. Leithart

Is there science in the Bible? It depends on what we mean by “science.” Continue Reading »

12 Jun 2014 0

No Pure Purity

by Peter J. Leithart

No purity system is purely about purity. Continue Reading »

12 Jun 2014 0

Clothing, Face, Feet

by Peter J. Leithart

A strong angel comes from heaven (Revelation 10), strongly resembling Jesus. Continue Reading »

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Embracing Embracing

by Peter J. Leithart

American men are embracing embracing. Continue Reading »

12 Jun 2014 0

Grain and New Wine

by Peter J. Leithart

It’s a verbal tic, almost automatic: As soon as the Bible mentions “grain,” it also mentions “wine.” Continue Reading »

11 Jun 2014 0

Fire in the Ice

by Peter J. Leithart

The sea before the heavenly throne gets mixed with fire (Revelation 15). Why? Continue Reading »

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American Exceptionalism on a Sunday Afternoon

by Peter J. Leithart

How is American sport different from other sports? Continue Reading »

11 Jun 2014 0

Where Authority Rests

by Peter J. Leithart

Speech act theory opens up fresh ways of thinking about Scripture. But are they helpful ways? Continue Reading »

11 Jun 2014 0

Abstract Science

by Peter J. Leithart

The common notion that “abstraction” means a movement from particularity to generality is a prejudice. Continue Reading »

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