The story of “doubting Thomas” is a familiar one. If we make the story to be primarily about Thomas, I think we have missed a major point. As you look at the picture of Ernst Barlach’s sculpture, which figure is Jesus and which is Thomas? When it was evening on that day, the first day […]
Tag: Biblical interpretation
Empty Easter
Now that the celebration of Easter Sunday is over, perhaps we can take a moment to sit with Mark’s gospel. Try to forget what you think you know about the story and read it carefully. When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they […]
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