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

Spiritualization?

by Peter J. Leithart

Religions can be said to “spiritualize” sacrifice only if sacrifice was originally “non-spiritual.” Continue Reading »

19 May 2014 0

Pauline Typology

by Peter J. Leithart

Typology is not just window-dressing for Paul. The typological medium is the message. Continue Reading »

19 May 2014 0

Catholicity Starts At Home

by Peter J. Leithart

Catholicity begins with the folks next door. Continue Reading »

19 May 2014 0

Universal Praise

by Peter J. Leithart

Praise fills the earth only when the Lamb appears in heaven. Continue Reading »

17 May 2014 0