Tag Archives: scripture

About the Bible

Posted on August 7, 2013 by ehurst

I’m not picking on anyone in particular here. We talk about the Bible as “God’s Word.” Chances are these days, if some brand of English is your native tongue, you received a really bad education. You aren’t entirely to blame … Continue reading →

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Biblical Morality: Chapter 3

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ehurst

It’s All in the Family It’s not for nothing He said we should call Him “Father.” In Scripture, the family is the anchoring point of all human activity. This is perhaps one of the most difficult claims to make in … Continue reading →

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Biblical Morality: Chapter 1

Posted on August 4, 2013 by ehurst

It’s Personal And one of them, an expert in religious law, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” Jesus said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, … Continue reading →

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Job 1

Posted on August 3, 2013 by ehurst

Job is introduced as one who exemplifies the highest moral standing possible for humans. His possessions and standing made him famous, easily the most blessed of men in the land. At every feast and festival, Job would ritually atone for … Continue reading →

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Job: Introduction

Posted on August 3, 2013 by ehurst

This is Hebrew poetry at its finest. Unfortunately, we are forced to read it in a very different language, bathed in a completely alien intellectual tradition. Here it is enough to note that Hebrew focuses on the interplay of thoughts … Continue reading →

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Governments Lie

Posted on August 3, 2013 by ehurst

Humans are disgusting creatures. They seek control that they cannot possibly hold over things that are mostly none of their business. One human is a living disaster; aggregate humans into groups and the disaster grows exponentially. Not only do they … Continue reading →

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ACBM Published

Posted on August 2, 2013 by ehurst

ACBM is published. The ebook edition I tested seems to be okay, but you need not wait for premium rating. Get your free copy of A Course in Biblical Mysticism here.

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Biblical Morality: Intro

Posted on August 1, 2013 by ehurst

This is the first post on the next project, a book tentatively called “Biblical Morality.” Introduction Writing it is well nigh impossible. There is no human language able to bear the load: How rich is the opportunity we have to … Continue reading →

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ACBM: Part 3 Chapter 4

Posted on August 1, 2013 by ehurst

Chapter 4 — Recap God’s personal presence pervades all of His Creation. Here inside our tiny bubble, the time-space continuum of human existence, this presence is not obvious. There is no compelling proof that logic cannot deny; it requires more … Continue reading →

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Next Project: Divine Moral Law

Posted on July 30, 2013 by ehurst

ACBM is pretty much finished. I’m posting the last few chapters for your comment, but I’m already praying about the next project. I don’t yet know what to call it, but it will probably be a book instead of a … Continue reading →

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