February 26, 2025 The New Testament in the NRSV & the First Gospel by parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina Each new book in the NRSV Bible has an introduction. There is a general introduction before the narrative books, the Gospels and Acts, noting that the original manuscripts of the several books of […]

February 19, 2025 Acceptance & Reorientation – Rev. Dina Ada Limón, the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate wrote a beautiful poem. Many beautiful poems. The poem below reminds me of Jesus’ sermon on the level place which we started last Sunday and will continue with this coming Sunday. Ada Limón’s words capture in a lovely way how […]

February 12, 2025 Exegesis by parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina Background Last time we discussed the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) of the Bible and how groups of scholars, clergy, laity, committees, etc. made the decisions to arrive at the content of the NRSV. This made me wonder: What techniques did they use […]

February 5, 2025 Translations of the Bible, continued by parishioner Dick Fichter with assistance from Rev. Dina The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible Last time we referenced the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible in our discussion.  I use the Oxford annotated version which contains detailed footnotes and explanations which I find very helpful […]