Category Archives: The New Testament

The #Bible’s New Testament: 1 Corinthians II- Changing Jesus’ Message

Teaching undergraduates can be both rewarding and frustrating.  Freshman can be particularly nerve-wracking in part because they tend to test their instructors more than other students.  I don’t know for sure why this is, but I bet it has something … Continue reading

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The #Bible’s New Testament: 1 Corinthians I- Paul Streamlines Christianity’s Message

One of the things with which all teachers must contend is developing assignment directions that are easy to follow.  However, even the most carefully crafted assignment sheet can appear too convoluted to certain students.  Are these students stupid? Probably not, … Continue reading

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The #Bible’s New Testament – Book of Romans II: The Bible’s Clearest, Most Bitter Denunciation of Homosexuals (cont.)

I was in Spain this past August, and while I planned our trip, I spent little time thinking about the food.  I’d waited tables at a Latin restaurant for 3 ½ years and felt like I knew the cuisine well … Continue reading

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