In the early 16th century, Desiderius Erasmus, the Dutch scholar, was in process of producing a Greek version of the New Testament. Until that time, the Latin Vulgate version was the version most commonly used in churches. Many were concerned at this development, and Erasmus met opposition from various quarters. One such challenge was in… Read more »
Posts By: Les
Listen before we speak
In Mark’s record (chapter 15) of Christ’s trial before the Sanhedrin there is an interesting contrast. In v60-61 the high priest put this question to Jesus; “are you not going to answer?” when presented with contradictory accusations. Jesus “remained silent and gave no answer.” In v61-62, the same high priest put a different question: “Are… Read more »
Preserving your spirit and soul and body. Or, why take your stained leather tunic to the priest?
The apostle Paul closes his first letter to the Church at Thessalonica with these words: “may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. “ (1 Thess 5.23). Reading the instructions in Leviticus is not the easier way to start your day. Often, we are left… Read more »