Monthly Archives: April 2018

Some Thoughts On Jerry Bowyer’s Essay On The Panic of 33AD

Posted on April 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

Recently I came across an article by a fellow I do not know named Jerry Bowyer and I thought the article was interesting enough to comment at some length about.  I would like to state at the outset that I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: W;t

Posted on April 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

W;t:  A Play, by Margaret Edson This particular play won the Pulitzer Prize, and though I seldom read much in terms of contemporary drama [1], it is pretty easy to see why this play won that prize despite being (somehow) … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The School For Scandal

Posted on April 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

The School For Scandal, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan The restoration drama of the reign of Charles II of England, of which this play is one of the more notable representatives, has gotten a bad reputation for its cynicism.  Intriguingly enough, … Continue reading →

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The Issue Of Identity And Pseudonymity In The Epistle Of Barnabas

Posted on April 4, 2018 by nathanalbright

Would the Epistle of Barnabas be known or cared about at all aside from those who like obscure ancient literature if its reputed author did not have the same name as one of the Bible’s most beloved apostles?  Although the … Continue reading →

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Reflections On A Conversation Overheard In The Bathroom

Posted on April 4, 2018 by nathanalbright

As is sometimes the case, I was minding my own business this afternoon and came across a scene that inspired me to think poetically, and so I would like to share with you the following, along with an explanation of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lucky Boy

Posted on April 4, 2018 by nathanalbright

Lucky Boy:  A Novel, by Shanthi Sekaran This is possibly the worst novel I have read in some time.  There are bad books that are bad because they are incoherent and lack attention to structure, and there are bad books … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Lucky Child

Posted on April 4, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Lucky Child:  A Memoir Of Surviving Auschwitz As A Young Boy, by Thomas Buergenthal This book is part of genre of literature that I must admit I am familiar with but seldom enjoy reading, and that is memoirs of … Continue reading →

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The Epistle Of Barnabas And The Perils Of The Allegorical Approach To God’s Laws

Posted on April 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

We have already spent some time discussing some of the issues and shortcomings of the Epistle of Barnabas [1], but it is worthwhile to discuss one additional element of this book which has created problems for many professed Christians and … Continue reading →

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Mysteries Of The Bible: Does Isaiah 64:6 Imply Total Depravity

Posted on April 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

Earlier today a friend of mine came to me with a great deal of vexation and frustration relating to the false religious worldview of Calvinism, in particular beliefs about total depravity.  While I have not shied away from heavy criticism … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Trigger

Posted on April 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Trigger:  Hunting The Assassin Who Brought The World To War, by Tim Butcher As someone who is at least moderately well-read about the beginnings of World War I [1], I did not figure there was much mystery with regards … Continue reading →

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