The next woman in the genealogy of Jesus is not called by name, but rather referred to as “the wife of Uriah.” This is very strange because she was (eventually) the wife of David and the mother of Solomon. Why then is she called the wife of Uriah? Perhaps the answer to that will become […]
The Book of Ruth comes after the violent and bloody Book of Judges in the Old Testament, and I think it is well placed. After all the stories of battles and atrocities, some described quite graphically, it’s a relief to lose yourself in a little romance, and that’s what the Book of Ruth is – […]
I find I don’t much care for the way God is portrayed in the Old Testament – violent, wrathful, demanding unquestioning obedience, he certainly doesn’t seem much like a loving father, but he does bear a strong and disturbing resemblance to the Hebrew warriors that worshipped him, so much so, sometimes it’s hard to tell […]
For the next five Sundays I’m going to be preaching on the genealogy of Jesus according to Matthew’s gospel. Now I know what you’re thinking – “Could she get any more boring? Five weeks on the begats and begottens? I got out of bed for this?!” I know that’s what you’re thinking, because that’s for […]
holy cards: dead women talking is a collection of narrative poems focusing on the histories and legends of women saints from both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman traditions.
holy cards: dead women talking is a collection of narrative poems focusing on the histories and legends of women saints from both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman traditions.