John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
David Martin and the Sociology of Religion: A Review
Review of Hans Joas, ed., David Martin and the Sociology of Religion (London and New York: Routledge, 2018). ISBN: 978-0815393306. [This...
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JOHN G. STACKHOUSE, JR.
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CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
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St. Lawrence—No Joke
Today, August 10, is the Feast Day of St. Lawrence (or “Laurence”), Deacon and Martyr, patron saint of cooks, chefs, librarians,...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
- 4 min
The Transfiguration—and the Exceeding of Expectations
Today, August 6, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. This astounding story offers the Church many lessons, and...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
- 4 min
Writing an Essay for an Edited Volume: Should You?
It seems like an opportunity. But is it instead merely a temptation? I have recently had conversations with publishers in the UK and USA...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
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The Beatitudes by Way of Deuteronomy
Scholars of the Bible recognize the pattern of blessing + cursing in the Book of Deuteronomy. As Jesus gave his Beatitudes, I wonder if...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
- 7 min
Top 10 Things Not to Say about Abortion (US edition)
Is “prolife versus prochoice” so very simple? Here’s a checklist of common fatuities to be avoided in the months of controversy ahead.
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
- 3 min
St. Mark—the Cowardly Lion
That is the uncontested ending of GMark: the earliest witnesses flatly failing for fear.
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
- 1 min
No April Fools’ Day Joke This Year
I have enjoyed posting fake news in this spot on this day of days. But this year? I can’t think of anything to write that is as strange...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.
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Saint Joseph: An Extraordinary Ordinary Man
“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” (John 1:46). But here's what he did do.