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The portrayal of the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem (Lk 19:28-40) draws deeply on the theology and symbolism of Luke's earlier reference to Mary’s song, known to us as the “Magnificat” (Lk 1:46-55). Of the four Gospels, Luke’s account of the life and teachings of Jesus most clearly demonstrates an emphasis on radical social justice …
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When first published, Miroslav Volf’s Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation (1996) was quickly recognised as a significant work of contemporary political theology and theological ethics. A revised and expanded edition was released in 2019 by Abingdon Press, with a new preface, a 38-page epilogue reflecting on the work 25 years later, …
Australia has a difficult journey ahead in securing reconciliation with First Nations people, but others have walked a similar path, writes Rod Benson. The defeat of the 2023 referendum proposing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament left many Australians unsettled. For some it represented relief that constitutional change had been avoided; for …
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John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way model of discipleship invites participants to "apprentice under Jesus" through shared practices, rhythms, and communal formation. It is increasingly popular, and has helped many Christians recover the notion that the essence of Christian discipleship is not believing the right truths so much as learning an alternative way of life. …
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Public discussion about the history and politics of Israel often demands moral clarity expressed in simple declarations. One is expected either to “stand with Israel” or to oppose it. One affirms as historical fact the notion that “a people with no land came to a land with no people,” or chants “From the river to …
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