Monthly Archives: May 2018

An Imaginary Failed Book Proposal Conversation About The Didache

Posted on May 25, 2018 by nathanalbright

I’m glad you were interested in talking with me about the book proposal my congregation’s leadership team had come up with.  I understand that you’re a busy publisher and I did not want to waste your time with a book … Continue reading →

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A Fair Homiletic Standard

Posted on May 25, 2018 by nathanalbright

When we deal with 2 Clement as a sermon, or at least as the text of a sermon that was likely preserved by an appreciative congregation of Hellenistic Christians in Corinth, it is of the utmost importance that we have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Peeling The Onion

Posted on May 25, 2018 by nathanalbright

Peeling The Onion, by Günter Grass In reading this book, I found a lot of similarities with the memoir of Vladimir Nabokov that I had read some time ago [1].  There are a lot of similarities between the two men.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cat And Mouse

Posted on May 25, 2018 by nathanalbright

Cat And Mouse, by Günter Grass I have some mixed thoughts on this book, but at the same time it is a book that I found to be very striking and touching in many ways.  The author won a Nobel … Continue reading →

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An Imaginary Conversation Between Barnabas And A Publisher

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

Thank you for coming into my office today.  Your name is Barnabas, right?  I thought so.  Anyway, I think you know why I invited you here to talk about the latest book proposal that we have been working on.  Excuse … Continue reading →

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2 Clement, Hebrews, And The Metadata Problem Of Homilies

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

For those who may not be aware, a homily is another word for a sermon that is focused on spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.  Most of the people reading this will probably have listened to many sermon messages that … Continue reading →

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Album Review: The Very Best Of En Vogue

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Very Best Of En Vogue, by En Vogue I must admit that I am a fan of En Vogue and their best songs are, for the most part at least, somewhat easy to determine.  For some reason, only a … Continue reading →

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Album Review: The Best Of En Vogue

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

I remember as a kid that I enjoyed the hit songs of En Vogue on the radio, but for whatever reason I never owned any of their albums until the chance came to snag a best of collection from them … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Design Of A Decade 1986-1996

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

Many who know my writings are aware of the support I have given to Janet Jackson for her stellar career as a musician [1], but I have not given a detailed review of her music.  Having failed to win a … Continue reading →

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Interview Questions For An Apologist

Posted on May 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

I hope you don’t mind me asking something that might seem to be a very basic question, but what is your name?  Is it Mathetes, as you are known as the author of your epistle to Diognetus, or do you … Continue reading →

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