Type v. Rights

by Peter J. Leithart

Paul doesn't demand his rights, but acts as a tupos for the Thessalonians to mimic. Continue Reading »

14 Jul 2015

Ownership v. Gratitude

by Peter J. Leithart

When we seek ownership of ourselves, we reject ourselves, since the truth about us is that we are not our own. Continue Reading »

16 Apr 2015

The Creator's Kiss

by Peter J. Leithart

Eros isn't an inner drive, but a gift given by others. Continue Reading »

27 Mar 2015

Giving God

by Peter J. Leithart

God isn't just the God who happens to give. He is the Giving-God. Continue Reading »

13 Mar 2015

In the Image of the Giver

by Peter J. Leithart

Humans give and receive, since we are made in the image of the Giving God. Continue Reading »

13 Mar 2015

Pure Gift and Promise

by Peter J. Leithart

Promises create space for reciprocity without collapsing into quid-pro-quo economy. Continue Reading »

28 Jan 2015

Gift of the Other

by Peter J. Leithart

Why Derrida and Levinas can’t support an ethic of hospitality. Continue Reading »

18 Jun 2014

Rewards of Generosity

by Peter J. Leithart

At the Atlantic, Adam Grant describes the findings of his study, Give and Take, where he compiled “evidence that being a ‘giver’ who enjoys helping others can be inefficient in the short run but surprisingly productive in the long run.”He elaborated, “Givers tend . . . . Continue Reading »

20 Mar 2014