Sun and Shield

by Peter J. Leithart

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

26 Jul 2014

Making Sense of Scripture

by Peter J. Leithart

Fresh insight is but old liberalism writ again. Continue Reading »

24 Jul 2014

Pauline Marxism

by Peter J. Leithart

Marxism has had a complex, long-term connection with the Bible. Continue Reading »

14 Jul 2014

Nature, Supernature, Science

by Peter J. Leithart

God and other causes. Continue Reading »

7 Jul 2014

Satan

by Peter J. Leithart

The Hebrew word “Satan” is widely understood to me “accuser.” Is that right? Continue Reading »

17 Jun 2014

Spirit in the Midst

by Peter J. Leithart

Yahweh was once “in the midst” of Israel and promises to be there again. Continue Reading »

16 Jun 2014

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

Ancient Influence

by Peter J. Leithart

Could the biblical account of creation have influenced Babylonian accounts? Continue Reading »

7 Jun 2014

History from Below

by Peter J. Leithart

History from below wasn’t invented by Braudel or the Annales school. It’s ancient. Continue Reading »

7 Jun 2014

Fingers

by Peter J. Leithart

God creates with His fingers. Continue Reading »

6 Jun 2014