The Submerging Influence

Theologica’s where it’s at. (New blog ‘The Ethereal Muse’)

ben hind — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:39:13 +0000

I have just begun a new blog over at Theologica called ‘The Ethereal Muse‘ (has a ring to it don’t you think?). This is mainly due to the popularity of Theologica, which is mainly due to the fact that it’s such a fantastic idea, which is mainly due to the brilliant mind of Michael Patton. [...]

Jesus: the radical Messiah - The suffering servant

ben hind — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:09:13 +0000

Having talked about the Jewish expectations of the Messiah, it is clear why Jesus life and teachings were so radical in His day. Jesus managed to gain a lot of attention from who He liked to hang around with. Sinners, gentiles, prostitutes, tax collectors, the sick and unclean who were forbidden to enter the temple. Not [...]

Jesus: the radical Messiah - Jewish ideals

ben hind — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:54:16 +0000

Wikipedia article on ‘Messiah’: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messiah Many Jewish leaders throughout history have claimed to be the Messiah (click here for quite a long list). Most notably Simon bar Kokhba (here), who lead a revolt against the Roman occupation of Israel in 132AD. Which by some twist of fate succeeded, becoming it’s prince. And ruled for 3 years… [...]

‘The shack’ review

ben hind — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:35:08 +0000

Warning: Spoilers abound. Synopsis… The main character, Mack, emerges from the first few pages as a deeply wounded individual struggling with life after the abuses of his father and the loss of his daughter at a camping trip. The middle aged man with loving wife and kids is one day shocked to find an anonymous letter in [...]

‘The Shack’ - Q&A

ben hind — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:36:01 +0000

Does the book promote universalism? No. Jesus explains this very clearly that although people ‘come into a relationship with Him’ from every different religion, there isn’t many roads to God. As He says, ‘most roads lead nowhere’. But then again it’s a bit confusing as He says that He doesn’t want anyone to become Christians… but [...]