Crowded Universe

by Peter J. Leithart

Living in a “crowded universe” is not necessarily a cheery thing. Continue Reading »

26 Jul 2014

Sun and Shield

by Peter J. Leithart

The Mesopotamian sun god Shamash was the all-seeing judge of everything. Continue Reading »

26 Jul 2014

Holy and Profane

by Peter J. Leithart

The dichotomy holy/profane is not as universal as some have believed. Continue Reading »

26 Jul 2014

Ritual and Trascendence

by Peter J. Leithart

How do beliefs about God’s relation to the world affect ritual theology? Continue Reading »

26 Jul 2014

Bloody Israel

by Peter J. Leithart

Mesopotamia and Semitic sacrifice differed regarding “blood consciousness.” Continue Reading »

30 May 2014