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Confusing the Two
The underlying mythology of our age is rabid materialism married to a grouchy Norse god. This god’s moods range between cold indifference and implacable rage, smiling only when he has played some heartless cruel trick on someone. We think of … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, biblical morality, civilization, consequences, culture, justice, law, mysticism, scripture, spiritual awakening, spirituality
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Living Treasury
Seek the potter and the fire, you lump of clay. In the Ancient Near East (ANE), the highest levels of scholarship might include as much science as they had at that time, but the bulk of research effort was in … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, ANE scholars, education, epistemology, intellect, mysticism, philosophy, religion, scripture, Western scholars, writing
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Psalm 26
It’s an ancient protocol going back prior to human memory, still visible today in various forms: The man with authority hands the symbol of that authority to his superior, requesting to be examined in response to an accusation. In David’s … Continue reading
The Structure of Superstition
Western Christians are easily the most superstitious folks I know. The word “superstition” comes to us from Latin and implies a dread of the supernatural. Thus, much of Christian belief tends to be false, based on the heathen fears passed … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, civilization, culture, divine revelation, Germanic tribes, mysticism, pagan religion, philosophy, propaganda, psychology, scripture, western christians
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A Little Scholarship, Please — Part 2
We are the bride of Christ. You can’t make a parable walk on all-fours, but symbols are chosen for a reason. The most manly shepherd in the Kingdom of Heaven still has to understand the bride’s perspective on things. You … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, Baal, civilization, culture, Jesus, Moses, mysticism, mythology, pagan religion, philosophy, scripture
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Psalm 19
Modern Western man surely sees the beauty in nature and could perhaps reason from it to a glimpse of some divine hand in the vista. Ancient Hebrew man, along with men of every nation within a years’ travel, would have … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, King David, moral perception, moral significance, mysticism, Psalms, scripture, spirituality
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Psalm 18
Picture him now, marching victoriously at the head of his column of troops. It’s a long hike, and David is full to bursting with thanksgiving. With his natural grand talent for what was music and poetry among Hebrew people, he … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, feudal obligations, history, King David, mysticism, scripture, war
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Quandary: Logic and Morals
I keep hoping I’ve got it explained, but from time to time, questions come up indicating that, for at least one person, I came up short. This business of moral reasoning throws people off the track. In the first place, … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, epistemology, intellect, intellectual traditions, Moral reasoning, mysticism, pure reason, spirituality, western biases
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The Character of God
He’s not a perfectionist; He’s a very real Person. It is peculiar to the West to assert absolutes. Other cultures might figure out what we mean by the term “perfect” regardless of language, but ours is the only one that … Continue reading
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Psalm 17
In Ancient Near Eastern feudalism, one would present before the sovereign emperor a petition against injustice. The natural assumption is not that the Lord doesn’t know, but that He won’t necessarily act if you think you can handle it. Delegation … Continue reading