Daily Archives: October 29, 2008

Whom to Imitate: Adults or Kids?

Posted on October 29, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Source: Jacques Brunschwig and David Sedley, “Hellenistic Philosophy,” The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy, ed. David Sedley (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003) 161. “Unlike Aristotle, who looked to the mature adult as the best judge of what is … Continue reading →

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Last Great Day Leftovers

Posted on October 29, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith, Benyamin Cohen reminded me of a Jewish interpretation of the Last Great Day, which I had long forgotten. The Last Great Day is … Continue reading →

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Sensitive Holy Spirit

Posted on October 29, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In II Hermas 5, the divine messenger tells Hermas that the Holy Spirit won’t dwell in a person who’s bitter and angry. The Holy Spirit is sensitive and gentle, after all, so he can’t inhabit the same place as a … Continue reading →

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Shepherd of Hermas on Divorce

Posted on October 29, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Divorce is a pretty thorny issue for Christians, to say the least. I see that on my Christian dating site, which has a lot of divorced members. I wonder how they justify seeking another mate, when the New Testament has … Continue reading →

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