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Uh, That Sounds Familiar (Again): Noah and Lot in the Book of Genesis

Last week we took a gander at the overlap between the stories of Adam and Noah, and a good time was had by all. This week, let’s continue the party by looking at the overlap between the stories of Noah and Lot. If I may begin by driving home a […]

Uh, That Sounds Familiar (Again): Noah and Lot in the Book of Genesis

Uh, That Sounds Familiar: Adam and Noah in Genesis

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

Some stories in Genesis overlap a lot. Or maybe a better way of putting it is the stories echo each […]

People over Principles

By Jared Byas, M.A.

There’s an interesting story in Genesis that shows God to be unprincipled. And I like it. In Genesis 18, God […]

America Is Not in the Bible

America is not in the Bible. In no way, shape, or form. Not a hint. Not a whiff. America is not in the Bible, not even here: If my people who are called by my name humble themselves…

Jesus Invites Interruptions

By Jared Byas, M.A.

Feeling lonely is one of the most common symptoms of going through a faith transition. This has been confirmed over […]

At the End of the Day, Here is THE Question that Keeps Coming Up

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

I recently spent the past few days in (Very) Hot Springs, NC at the Wild Goose Festival—if you don’t know […]

How Not to Review a Book (or, Here We Go Again)

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

I don’t normally respond to critical reviews of my books. I don’t really see the point. Not everyone likes every […]

We Are All Agnostic

By Jared Byas, M.A.

When it comes to God, we are all agnostic. And I think I mean that quite literally. The word comes from the Greek agnosis [α-γνωσις] which simply means “not knowing.” Is there a God? Is there no God? We simply don’t know, if by “know,” we mean, “are certain about […]

We Are All Agnostic

The Bible, Wisdom, and Our Sacred Responsibility

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

[The following is adapted from the conclusion of How the Bible Actually Works.] Christians and Jews have always been “reimagining” […]

The Idolatry of the Oscars

By Jared Byas, M.A.

When I was an impressionable youth I had an adult compare the Oscar statue to the idols of old, those […]

The Bible’s True Purpose Is to Make You Feel Good About Yourself (JK)

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

From where I stand, the Bible’s true purpose is more than supplying spiritual information to be downloaded. It holds out […]

Why Does Paul Call Christ a “Mystery”?

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

Glad you asked. The New Testament reading in church this past Sunday was Ephesians 3:1-12. What struck me was how […]

What Do You Get When You Combine Academics and Game of Thrones? an Interview with Anthony Le Donne

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

Today’s post is an interview with Anthony Le Donne on his new book, Gods of Thrones: A Pilgrim’s Guide to the […]

For the Frustratedly Christian, the Barely Christian, and the Formerly Christian

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

Well, I went and did it. I went and wrote another book on the Bible. Is there something wrong with […]

St. Nicholas Was an Absolute Beast.

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

In church this past Sunday, as he does each year, our rector handed out a card with an icon of St. Nicholas, […]

What You Risk Theologically When You Say “God Is Love”

By Pete Enns, Ph.D.

Ironic, isn’t it, that two cherished pieces of evangelical theology—God’s love and God’s unchangeableness—sit so uncomfortably together, at least once you dig down a bit.