11.28.06

ET&N 89 Jesus Justus

Posted in Ekklesia Then & Now, Co-workers at 6:14 am by dick

This issue of ET&N is the sixth in the “Coworkers” series, which examines the men and women whom Paul referred to as sunergos sunergos. Discussion is now open on this issue. Click here to access the article.

11.14.06

ET&N 88 Early Fathers: Polycarp

Posted in Ekklesia Then & Now, Early Fathers at 10:15 pm by dick

This issue of ET&N is the fifth in the “Early Fathers” series, which examines the lives of the “Apostolic Fathers” (those writers believed to have direct links to the Apostles) and the “Ante-Nicene Father” (writers after the Apostolic Fathers and before the Nicene Counil in 325). Their writings are rich sources about the beliefs and practices of the church during its first 300 years.  Discussion is now open on this issue. Click here to access the article.

11.01.06

Halloween Follow-Up (ET&N 87)

Posted in Holidays at 3:02 pm by dick

My friend Darryl just sent me a copy of an intriguing little story. I’ll admit I squirmed a little as I read it, not quite knowing where it was going. Afterwards, I realized the I may need to repent of my fundamentalist attitudes towards Harry Potter! Anyway, I found the original author’s site and commend the story to you. 

10.31.06

ET&N 87 Witches and Goblins and Ghosts - Oh, My!

Posted in Ekklesia Then & Now, Holidays at 7:44 am by dick

This issue of ET&N looks at some of the history of Halloween and the hysteria created by radical fundamentalist Christians. The article concludes with some recommendations. Discussion is now open on this issue. Click here to access the article.


10.27.06

ET&N 86 Creation: Scripture and Science

Posted in Ekklesia Then & Now at 5:36 am by dick

This issue of ET&N looks at the scriptural and scientific debate about the nature of Creation and concludes that a literal six 24-hour day interpretation is not supported. Discussion is now open on this issue. Click here to access the article.

10.02.06

ET&N 85 Epaphroditus

Posted in Ekklesia Then & Now, Co-workers at 9:51 pm by dick

This issue of ET&N looks at what we know about Epaphroditus and considers why he is one of the most notable of Paul’s “coworkers.” Discussion is now open on this issue. Click here to access the article.

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