Instead of Fearing Loss of Political Power, Christians Should Consider the Daniel Option
Evangelicals clinging to political power—even if from good motivations—should consider the stories of Joseph and Daniel.
Conflitos Familiares e a Restauração do Cosmo II: Realeza e Servidão na Família Eleita
Realeza é um tema importante em toda a Bíblia Hebraica. Na narrativa da criação de Gênesis 1, YHWH qualifica a…
Family Conflicts and the Restoration of the Cosmos, Part II: Kingship and Servanthood within the Elected Family
The Hebraic morals of kingship emerge in the struggle between Joseph and his brothers. This confounding story inverts the typical relationship between ruler and ruled.
Biblical Culture-Making: How Sacred Order Shapes Social Order
Humans construct a social order that reflects or corresponds to some kind of sacred order. The Sinai covenant and the book of Judges illustrate this truth.
Should We Repent of Our Grandparents’ Racism? Scripture on Intergenerational Sin
The recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have left many Americans wondering how to respond to…
Bowing in the Service of God
Bowing before God helps us grasp the limitations of our power and knowledge. This new understanding shapes us to serve God in his endeavors of justice and charity.
Recovering the Political Teachings of the Hebrew Bible
To understand politics in the Hebrew Bible, we should re-engage with the passages that provide, through law and narrative, not just a picture of personal piety, but also a blueprint and a wealth of resources for conceiving of our civic and national life.
