Matters of Interpretation

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Books, for instance, like "of the Bible"

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  • Fifth Sunday in Lent (A)

    Fifth Sunday in Lent (A)

    A call to worship based on Psalm 130

    HAT

    March 26, 2023
    A Month of Sundays
    call to worship, liturgy, Psalm 130
  • Words for the Day

    Words for the Day

    ” Creation is at home in the land of revelation …”

    HAT

    March 24, 2023
    Contemplation
    Franz Rosenzweig – The Star of Redemption, philosophy, theology
  • The difference between apologetics and faith

    The difference between apologetics and faith

    something about a basic attitude …

    HAT

    March 24, 2023
    Thinking Out Loud
    apologetics, faith, not knowing
  • Ramadan Begins

    Ramadan Begins

    The month of Ramadan began last night …

    HAT

    March 23, 2023
    Observing the Day
    Ramadan, spiritual practices
  • Reflecting on Mark 5 1-13, 18-20

    Reflecting on Mark 5 1-13, 18-20

    What ARE the main themes for us in the story told in Mark 5:1-20? …

    HAT

    March 22, 2023
    Text of the Week – Questions
    Bible study, discipleship, liberation, Mark 5:1-13, Mark 5:1-20, reading the Bible, thinking about the Bible
  • Studying Mark 5 1-13, 18-20

    Studying Mark 5 1-13, 18-20

    Mark’s version of this story is different in some ways …

    HAT

    March 22, 2023
    Text of the Week – Notes
    Bible study, exegesis, Gerasene, Jesus, Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:1-8, reading the Bible, texts that aren't in the lectionary
  • “Beautiful Eyes”

    “Beautiful Eyes”

    What DOES God see when God looks on the heart in this story …?

    HAT

    March 20, 2023
    Sermons
    1 Samuel 16:1-13, David, grace, ordination
  • Spring Arrives

    Spring Arrives

    a verse for the first day of spring …

    HAT

    March 20, 2023
    Observing the Day
    beauty, Quotations, Song of Songs, Spring
  • Fourth Sunday in Lent (A)

    Fourth Sunday in Lent (A)

    A call to worship based on John 4 & Exodus 17:1-7 … in the wilderness, water …

    HAT

    March 19, 2023
    A Month of Sundays
    call to worship, Exodus 17:1-7, John 4, liturgy
  • Words for the Day

    Words for the Day

    “… the world itself is not its own origin.”

    HAT

    March 17, 2023
    Contemplation
    Franz Rosenzweig – The Star of Redemption, philosophy, theology
  • Robot rage, or Why???

    Robot rage, or Why???

    Why do I hate the new robot at the other end of the Walmart pharmacy line SO MUCH??

    HAT

    March 16, 2023
    Thinking Out Loud
    anger, automated systems, personal, Walmart
  • Reflecting on John 4 (7-15, 28-30, 39-41)

    Reflecting on John 4 (7-15, 28-30, 39-41)

    Why does Jesus launch into a long, theological conversation with this woman? …

    HAT

    March 15, 2023
    Text of the Week – Questions
    evangelism, John 4, John 4:1-42, John 4:28-30, John 4:39-41, John 4:7-15, reading the Bible, thinking about the Bible
  • Studying John 4 (7-15, 28-30, 39-41)

    Studying John 4 (7-15, 28-30, 39-41)

    a few additional notes on the text

    HAT

    March 14, 2023
    Text of the Week – Notes
    Bible study, Jesus, John 4:1-42, John 4:28-30, John 4:39-41, John 4:7-15, reading the Bible
  • “Hidden Resources”

    “Hidden Resources”

    Sometimes the wilderness has more resources than we realize …

    HAT

    March 13, 2023
    Sermons
    change, Exodus 17:1-7, providence, the Church
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Hermeneutics by HAT

hermeneutics /hɜːməˈnjuːtɪks/ (n.pl. construed as sing.) the science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. [< Gk. hermēneutikē (technē) interpretive (art) < hermēneutēs interpreter]

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What all’s here: notes, quotes, questions, and thoughts on what I read from where I read it …

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