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My most recent publications are: 'The reimagining of theological time: Revelation's use of the Old Testament' in The Scriptures in the Book of Revelation and Apocalyptic Literature. 'The genre of Revelation' (including two new proposals!) in The Apocalypse of John amongst its Critics. The New Testament's Vision of Mission Grove booklet, exploring key themes from the teaching and
Biblical Studies - Psephizo
October 21, 2024 by Ian Paul. The gospel lectionary reading for the so-called Last Sunday after Trinity (or Trinity 22) in Year B is the story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10.46–52. This reading has an appeal at two levels. First, it is in Mark’s usual lively and direct style, and has a similar feeling to some of ….
About - Psephizo
My name is Ian Paul. Originally from London, I studied pure maths at St John's College, Oxford and applied maths (Operational Research) at the University of Southampton before working in industrial business with Mars Confectionery in Slough in planning, manufacturing and personnel. I trained for ordination in the Church of England at St John's College,
Year: 2021 | Psephizo
Dec 24, 2021 · The lectionary gospel reading for this Sunday is either the Ephiphany in Matt 2.1–12, or the readings for Christmas 2 in Year C, which is John 1.1–18 or John 1.10–18.
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Jan 21, 2019 · October 4, 2022 by Ian Paul. Stephen Kuhrt writes: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis was first published in February 1942. The book is made up of thirty one letters from a senior demon called Screwtape to his nephew, Wormwood. Wormwood is a junior tempter assigned to lead a man who has recently become a Christian away from God.
The God of Small Things | Psephizo
Nov 6, 2024 · When all humanity seems evil and beyond redemption, God begins a new thing with one faithful man, Noah, and his family in Genesis 9. The picture is of the recreation of humanity through this one family. When God decides to form a nation who will change the world, he begins with one man—Abraham, and his family, in Genesis 12.
Month: October 2020 - Psephizo
Oct 29, 2020 · The lectionary reading for the so-called ‘Last Sunday after Trinity’ as we near the end of Year A is Matthew 22.34–46. Having had three symbolic actions from Jesus (entering the city, overturning the tables, withering the fig tree) and three parables (the two sons, the wicked tenants, the wedding banquet), we have now reached the …
Archives - Psephizo
November 1, 2024. Does Jesus ‘declare all foods clean’ in Mark 7.19? October 29, 2024. How does Jesus summarise the law of Moses in Mark 12? October 28, 2024. How does Jesus summarise the law of Moses in Mark 12? video discussion October 28, 2024. The Archbishop of Canterbury, PLF, Truth and Trust October 25, 2024.
Revelation - Psephizo
Jul 7, 2023 · December 9, 2022 by Ian Paul. One of the challenges in reading the Book of Revelation is that it is very theologically dense in the way it presents its ideas. There are several reasons for this: Its dense metaphorical language (commonly called its ‘symbolism’) carries theological weight.
Month: November 2023 | Psephizo
Nov 29, 2023 · Andrew Goddard writes: Yesterday’s debate at Synod on LLF/PLF raises some important and potential serious issues. These include: The bishops’ refusal to give Synod advice from the Legal Office breaks with precedents The Bishop of London’s statement suggested members had the foundation of the theological and legal basis in GS 2328 but there is a …