Daily Archives: January 19, 2010

When Did the Hebrew Bible Start Taking Shape?

Perhaps at the time of King David (tenth century BCE). In other words, earlier than most contemporary Bible scholars have previously assumed. Below is a quote from a report on a tenth century BCE pottery shard recently discovered with Hebrew words on … Continue reading

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Don’t Panic: Advice to Democrats from Jonathan Chait

This today at the New Republic: Remember the classic scene in It’s a Wonderful Life? Facing a run on his building and loan, George Bailey tries to explain to his frantic customers how to look after their self-interest. “Don’t you … Continue reading

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Matthew Arnold on the Bible as Literature

How did Matthew Arnold, in the light of the nineteenth century discoveries in science and the Higher Criticism, read the Bible? Answer: As literature and poetry. This from the excellent 1967 The Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Volume 1, 168): [I]n Literature and Dogma (London, … Continue reading

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I Like This British Ad

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What Happens to Christian High School Students after High School?

Apparently, a disproportionate number of them stop attending church. A curious statistic at Uncommon Descent: 75% of Christian youth leave the church after high school. I assume that the churches get at least some of these young people back after … Continue reading

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