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Ethnography as Christian Theology and Ethics.

It is always with excitement and trepidation that I approach a description of my discipline from those in other fields. Technically, as a cultural anthropologist, ethnography is not my “discipline,” as other social sciences, such as sociology, political science, and even economics, have adopted and adapted ethnographic methods to great effect, but it is definitive…
April 15, 2012
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

On The New York Times’ Bestseller List for weeks, Eric Metaxas’ biography has introduced thousands to one of the most important chapters in church history since the Reformation and one of its most fascinating figures. Given most reviews, evangelicals seem the most enthusiastic about it. Many have discovered a friend they never knew they had.…
April 15, 2012
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The Ethics of Evangelism: A Philosophical Defense of Proselytizing and Persuasion

Proselytism is one of the most contentious issues associated with inter-religious relations. This has been true throughout history and continues to arouse strong reactions today. The Ethics of Evangelism is a pioneering and courageous attempt to sort out the issues, establish criteria for evaluation, and defend the legitimacy of responsible proselytizing activity. Elmer J. Thiessen,…
April 15, 2012
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Joining the Mission: A Guide for (Mainly) New College Faculty.

One of my more enjoyable duties as chief academic officer is to interview all finalist faculty candidates. Over the years I have developed a routine. First we spend time getting acquainted as persons. Colleges are, first and last, communities of people. Next we explore the candidate’s educational and professional stories, paying special attention to professional…
April 15, 2012
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Toward a Generous Orthodoxy: Prospects for Hans Frei’s Postliberal Theology

How does the work of Yale philosophic theologian Hans Frei contribute to questions within the vocation of the Christian scholar? Does Frei furnish original insights to the discourse maintained by Christian Scholar’s Review? How might Frei’s eccentric writing style, as well as his more philosophical tendencies within his theology, provide hope and remedies for Christian…
April 15, 2012
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The End of Sexual Identity: Why Sex Is Too Important to Define Who We Are—A Review Essay

A Christian master teacher can render challenging technical material in understandable, thought-provoking prose, arguing for her thesis in an edifying way that deepens the reader’s understanding, all while sustaining a theologically- and biblically-grounded engagement with her topic. Jenell Williams Paris gives evidence of being such a Christian master teacher in this attractive volume replete with…
April 15, 2012