Crucifixion or the Cross?
David Wells latest offering, God in the Whirlwind, is well-worth one’s time. Here’s just one of the many excellent excerpts: “There is a distinction between the crucifixion and the cross. The former was a particularly barbaric way of carrying out an execution, and it was the method of execution that Jesus endured. The latter, as the New Testament speaks of it, has to do with the mysterious exchange that took place in...
Marshall McLuhan: Making Sense of Media
Soon televisions will be saturated with ads and “logically irreconcilable one-liners,” to quote Carl Henry. Many jaded voters will switch the station, but still endure the rhetoric until the post-election aftermath dissipates. Though our attitude toward politics often consists of disdain and distrust, perhaps we overlook the fact that our feelings aren’t based on direct experience, but on indirect, mediated information. Consider a...
Theology and Culture with Ken Keathley: Part 2
This post resumes my interview with Ken Keathley, Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this second half (for Part 1, click here), we move from pastoral ministry into cultural and philosophical issues. ____________________ JW: I want to shift gears a little bit and talk about the Center for Faith and Culture (CFC). During Bruce Little’s tenure as director, he focused on...
Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and More with Ken Keathley
The Forum often calls attention to the intersection between theology and culture. Many of my own perspectives on this was forged through the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In the past year, the Center has been led by long-time pastor and theology professor Ken Keathley. He has authored or contributed to several books, including A Theology for the Church, perhaps the most substantial...
Book Review: Christian Philosophy
Book Review: Christian Philosophy by Craig Bartholomew & Michael Goheen It is a rare gift to be able to write many books, yet ones that are always worth reading regardless of the subject. Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen have demonstrated in their previous collaborations that their work is always accessible, thoughtful, and practical. Their latest publication, Christian Philosophy: A Systematic and Narrative Introduction...
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