Daily Archives: April 21, 2012

Book Review: The Jewish Heroes Of Christian History

The Jewish Heroes Of Christian History: Hebrews 11 in Literary Context, by Pamela Michelle Eisenbaum This was a slightly disappointing book for me. Eisenbaum claims immense expertise in untangling the origins of Hebrews 11 as a subtle polemic that seeks … Continue reading

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When Parliament Is For Porn

This past week, the Thai parliament has become recognized around the world for its appreciation of carnal sensuality, in two separate and seemingly unrelated incidents [1]. First, a half-naked image of a woman was shown in front of Thailand’s parliament. … Continue reading

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