James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
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Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University in Indianapolis
James Frank McGrath is an American scholar of religion. He is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University. He is known for his work on Early Christianity, Mandaeism, criticism of the Christ myth theory, and the analysis of religion in science fiction. .. more
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Meals, missionaries, and the ‘Israel of God’: fresh light on the crisis in Galatia - Forget the Channel
An article about the occasion of Galatians discussing concrete social circumstances that sheds light on the "Israel of God" in 6:16
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Meals, missionaries, and the ‘Israel of God’: fresh light on the crisis in Galatia www.lionelwindsor.net/2025/11/19/o...
How to Think about Hebrews's Use of Israel's Scriptures
For twenty-first-century, Christian readers, both biblical testaments present unique challenges.1 Whether intentionally or accidentally, Christian readers often neglect the Old Testament. Or when…
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How to Think about Hebrews's Use of Israel's Scriptures www.jdavidstark.com/how-to-think...
The War in Heaven Comes to Earth - Sermon for Pentecost 22C (Revelation 12)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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The War in Heaven Comes to Earth - Sermon for Pentecost 22C (Revelation 12) www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-...
Report from the Didasko Seminar on Philippians
November 2025 (Eugene, Oregon)
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Report from the Didasko Seminar on Philippians nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/report-fro...
ARTICLE: “The Apostle of the Monkey Ancestral Business”: Darwinism and Black Newspapers as Counterpublics, 1859–1929
In the journal Isis: “The Apostle of the Monkey Ancestral Business”: Darwinism and Black Newspapers as Counterpublics, 1859–1929 Matthew W. Hughey Abstract After Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of S…
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ARTICLE: “The Apostle of the Monkey Ancestral Business”: Darwinism and Black Newspapers as Counterpublics, 1859–1929 thedispersalofdarwin.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/a...
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
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Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that
Respectful relationships are key to students’ sense that their spiritual identity is welcome on campus. Schools can help foster those connections.
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Data and practical suggestions related to faculty and the faith of students
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St Edmund Hall: Early Career Teaching & Research Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy at University of Oxford
An academic position as a St Edmund Hall: Early Career Teaching & Research Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional…
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St Edmund Hall: Early Career Teaching & Research Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy at University of Oxford
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The Juliana Cuyler Matthews Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy at University of Oxford
Apply now for the The Juliana Cuyler Matthews Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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The Juliana Cuyler Matthews Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy at University of Oxford
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America Today
Time once was when the Golden Rule was the generally accepted standard of right and wrong, good and bad, religious and atheist in America. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, pure…
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You cannot claim to want a Christian country and yet reject the Golden Rule, which Jesus made the epitome of his ethical teaching.
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Australian government officially recognizes Syriac as an ethnic group - SyriacPress
AUSTRALIA — In line with its long-standing policy of welcoming diverse communities, promoting their representation, and supporting the formation of cultural and political organizations that reflect…
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Australian government officially recognizes Syriac as an ethnic group
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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
The U.S. feminist movement’s perpetual quest for gender equality has suffered notable setbacks during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
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Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas
Tradwives influencers’ throw-back aesthetics mask a divisive ideology about women’s roles, two scholars of extremism explain.
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Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas
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A Time For Poetry And A Time For Plumbing
Those who fashioned the liturgical year over the centuries knew that poets and plumbers need each other. Just as the poet needs to get her head out of the clouds occasionally and find something to…
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A Time for Poetry and a Time for Plumbing www.patheos.com/blogs/freela...
Introducing Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry
After much anticipation and hard work, I am thrilled to finally introduce Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry —a new print and digit...
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Introducing Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry www.wesleywellis.com/2025/11/intr...
The Scandal of Particularity (Slow Theology 86)
Why the Incarnation is Good News for Each One of Us
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The Scandal of Particularity (Slow Theology 86) nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/the-scanda...
Scholars Have Discovered How to Pronounce the True Name of God - Tales of Times Forgotten
Today, most Jews, Christians, and Muslims simply call their god “God,” but it is fairly common knowledge that the texts of the Hebrew Bible refer to the God of Israel by his proper name, which, in…
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Scholars Have Discovered How to Pronounce the True Name of God talesoftimesforgotten.com/2025/11/26/s...
Are younger Republicans warming up to climate change? | National Center for Science Education
Source: EPIC/AP-NORC Public Opinion Poll.
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Are younger Republicans warming up to climate change? ncse.ngo/are-younger-...
Ethnicity & Belonging in Christian Nationalist Era: A Cosmopolitan View
In the reality shaped by secularity and close proximity of diverse traditions, cultures, and faiths, Christian nationalism (CN) has challenged the existential question of belonging. Running at the …
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Ethnicity & Belonging in Christian Nationalist Era: A Cosmopolitan View womenintheology.org/2025/10/30/e...
We must stop Trump from slashing research into black holes
Scientists are making huge advances in understanding these keys to the universe
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We must stop Trump from slashing research into black holes newhumanist.org.uk/articles/647...
Newsbites: Scorsese's Saints! Animated David! Ruth & Boaz!
Season 2 of Scorsese's series features the life and death of St Peter; a new clip from David makes a small tweak to the biblical story; and Ruth & Boaz clings to the Netflix top ten in two countries.
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Newsbites: Scorsese's Saints! Animated David! Ruth & Boaz! petertchattaway.substack.com/p/newsbites-...