Monthly Archives: April 2011

Uprising

Posted on April 20, 2011 by nathanalbright

I would like to think that had the song “Uprising” by Muse come out any other year than 2010, I would have enjoyed it anyway, with my taste for the theatrical.  However, it probably would not have been one of … Continue reading →

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Zechariah 11: The Prophecy of the Wicked Shepherds

Posted on April 19, 2011 by nathanalbright

While engaging in my normal Passover reading, I thought to reflect upon the prophecies concerning shepherds and the wages of Judas found in Zechariah, and a close examination of the verses found it eerily applicable.  Therefore, I would like to … Continue reading →

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Los Dos Tipos De Lider En Mateo 25:25-28

Posted on April 19, 2011 by nathanalbright

Aunque he dicho algunos pensamientos sobre el modelo de liderismo en la Biblia en ingles [1], me gustaria charlar este dia sobre esta cosa en español, porque es una cosa muy importante y tambien un poco dificil porque la historia … Continue reading →

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A Donkey Tale

Posted on April 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

Until I visited the Kingdom of Jordan in the Fall of 2007, I must admit I had a negative image about donkeys.  I thought them stubborn and mulish, with a surly personality like a camel.  When I visited the city … Continue reading →

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Civil War Fantasy Roster: Josiah Gorgas

Posted on April 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

Continuing on my theme of the Civil War fantasy rosters that I discussed earlier [1], and choosing the second pick to my roster after George Thomas [2], I would like to comment a little bit about the purpose of this … Continue reading →

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Reflections On The Haggadah

Posted on April 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note:  What follows is a somewhat lengthy reflection of the Haggadah (Psalms 113-118, 136) that I wrote in 2007 during the Passover season.  I have shared these reflections with a few friends who are likewise interested in some of the … Continue reading →

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2 Chronicles 5:11-14: The Sons of Korah Sing at the Dedication of Solomon’s Temple

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

The Sons of Korah are unusual supporting actors in the pages of scripture.  If one is reading the Bible without looking for them, it is easy to miss their presence, but when one knows who and what to look for, … Continue reading →

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1 Samuel 2:1-10: Hannah’s Song

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though Hannah’s song, found in 1 Samuel 2:1-10, is not itself a psalm, it is a worthwhile song of the Bible with echoes in Psalm 113 (part of the Haggadah which is sung at the beginning of the Days of … Continue reading →

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Personal Profile: Hannah

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though most of the prominent members of the Sons of Korah within the pages of scripture are men, there is at least one very important woman among known to be among them who is notable and prominent within the scriptures.  … Continue reading →

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On The Necessity Of Free Will

Posted on April 15, 2011 by nathanalbright

The question of free will versus determinism is a question that has grappled the interests of the greatest minds of humanity.  Abraham Lincoln, for example, wrote a famous meditation on the divine will, in which he puzzled over the boundaries … Continue reading →

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