James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
@religionprof.bsky.social
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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Paul, the Superhero
In the Book of Acts, the apostle Paul is depicted as an invincible hero performing miracles and demonstrating physical prowess to the point of being invulnerable to bodily harm. Explore how these…
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The Moral Imagination of Mamdani
Speaking at Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor today, Imam Khalid Latif invoked the phrase “moral imagination.” Those of you historically inclined and theoretically attuned will instantly…
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On the excitement many progressives feel in the wake of Mamdani's election
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"How do we be real about our own emotions, uncertainties, and questions, while also being very concrete?"
Part 1 of my interview with Anna Mills
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Interview with Anna Mills on teaching writing in the era of generative AI
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The Decline in Reading Activities – Does it matter?
Lately, I have encountered several essays that examine possible connections between the claims that “few people, including students, read books anymore” and “the declining percentage of individuals…
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More research is needed not just on how much young people today read, but in what size chunks, what content, and how they consume it.
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learningaloud.com/blog/2025/12...
Early One Morning in Kensington: Music for flute and piano
More than fifty years ago, when I fondly and mistakenly imagined that I might become a composer, I found a remarkable set of books by Ebenez...
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Early One Morning in Kensington: Music for flute and piano landofllostcontent.blogspot.com/2025/12/earl...
Το τρέχον τεύχος του Journal for the Study of Pseudepigrapha / The current issue of the Journal for the Study of Pseudepigrapha
Το τεύχος Δεκεμβρίου 2025 του JSPs είναι αφιερωμένο στο φύλο και στη γυναίκα στον αρχαίο Ιουδαϊσμό και στον πρώιμο Χριστιανισμό. Δίνω τα πε...
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Το τρέχον τεύχος του Journal for the Study of Pseudepigrapha / The current issue of the Journal for the Study of Pseudepigrapha biblicalstudiesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/jour...
Reposted by James F. McGrath
Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Old Style Christmas, between traditions, customs and meanings
Old Style Christmas, celebrated on January 7, has a special place in the spiritual and cultural c...
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Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Old Style Christmas, between traditions, customs and meanings
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Old Style Christmas, celebrated on January 7, has a special place in the spiritual and cultural calendar of Moldova.
www.moldpres.md/eng/tourism/...
Old Style Christmas, celebrated on January 7, has a special place in the spiritual and cultural calendar of Moldova.
You Can Play Chess in Hyperbolic Space Now, and It Sucks
It may not be particularly fun yet, but it's weird!
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You Can Play Chess in Hyperbolic Space Now, and It Sucks gizmodo.com/you-can-play...
Northern Seminary appoints Dr. Ingrid Faro as President
Northern Seminary appoints Dr.
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Northern Seminary appoints Dr. Ingrid Faro as President nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/northern-s...
Clarkesworld Magazine - Science Fiction & Fantasy
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast. This page: Why Don't We Just Kill the Kid In the Omelas Hole by Isabel J. Kim
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Isabel J. Kim has written a sequel to "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" the title of which is "Why Don't We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole"
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The Village Gymnasium at Philoteris/Watfa in the Fayum
The Village Gymnasium at Philoteris/Watfa in the Fayum List of Contributors Peter Kopp [Author] ...
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The Village Gymnasium at Philoteris/Watfa in the Fayum
The Fragile Foundations of the Intelligent Age
Amidst political volatility and technological acceleration, truth and trust are deteriorating, warns Klaus Schwab.
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The Fragile Foundations of the Intelligent Age | TIME
What happened on energy and climate in China this year?
Emissions flatlined; clean power pushed out coal; and oil for transport falls again.
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What happened on energy and climate in China this year?
More on Shaphan Ben Azaliah
THE BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION: Shaphan Ben Azaliah, Author of the Biblical Historical Saga This study argues that the Judean scribe Shaphan...
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Jim Davila on the recent article about Shaphan Ben Azaliah
Bill would require all Indiana classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Indiana Republicans introduce a bill to display the Ten Commandments in all public schools. The bill faces potential legal challenges.
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Even if one ignores the issues constitutionally, do they really imagine that this will turn unethical students into ethical ones?
Some Notes on the Earth Seen from Space - 3 Quarks Daily
by Laurie Sheck
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Some Notes on the Earth Seen from Space - 3 Quarks Daily
Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Announces He Will Convert To Christianity Before He Dies
"Dilbert" creator Scott Adams announced on his podcast "Real Coffee With Scott Adams" that he plans on converting to Christianity before he passes away.
dailycaller.com
Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Announces He Will Convert To Christianity Before He Dies | The Daily Caller
Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information
Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations
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Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information
The Art of Ending Well
How college and university faculty end their courses can strongly shape students’ memories and sense of meaning.
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“How can you cocreate with students a magical and memorable course finale?”
Trump, RFK Jr. Are Officially Tearing Down the Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Vaccines for diseases like rotavirus and meningococcal disease will no longer be universally recommended by the CDC.
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Trump, RFK Jr. Are Officially Tearing Down the Childhood Vaccine Schedule
After Venezuela operation, Trump says the whole hemisphere is in play
With brash threats aimed all around the region, the president and his team made it clear Venezuela might be just the beginning, sparking fear across the Western hemisphere.
www.politico.com
“American dominance in the Western hemisphere will never be questioned again,” Trump said.
Denmark Says US Attack on Greenland Would Mean End of NATO
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that if Donald Trump were to attack the Danish island of Greenland that would mean the end of the NATO alliance.
www.bloomberg.com
Danish Premier Says US Attack on Greenland Would Break NATO - Bloomberg
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