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John the Baptist and his disciple Jesus
The Christian gospels tell us Jesus’ public role began with his support for John. This coming Sunday churches will hear the first words of the earliest gospel, Mark, putting the relationship between them right at the start. John, in turn, … Continue reading
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Tagged asceticism, Eschatology, Herod Antipas, Herodias, Jesus, John the Baptist, Josephus, Luzia Rehmann, prophets, starvation
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How should we relate to the homeless?
This coming Sunday many churches will be focusing on John the Baptist. As I began my sermon preparation an advertisement for Crisis at Christmas was being broadcast on the radio; and the free magazine of Liverpool City Council came through … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Economics, Ethics, Politics, Society, Theology
Tagged charity, homelessness, John the Baptist, social policy
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Just how nigh is the end?
At the approach to Christmas no shopping centre is complete without someone with a microphone announcing that the end is nigh and we all need to repent before meeting our maker. Gone are the sandwich boards but sidekicks still hand … Continue reading