Category Archives: Faith

When Christianity doesn’t look like Christ

Posted on 24/05/2015 by johnbaw

“When Christianity doesn’t look like Christ, it’s not good news. It’s just the same ol’ bad news… only now with Bible verses” — @JarrodMcKenna #Quote Join the convo: Twitter:  @John_Baw FaceBook: JohnBaw

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Book Review: The Shadow of the Galilean

Posted on 27/04/2015 by johnbaw

German Theologian and New Testament Scholar Gerd Theissen has written this very unusual but interesting work of historical fiction. As the subtitle suggests – The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form – it is the humanity of Jesus that shines … Continue reading →

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The greatest man in history

Posted on 27/04/2015 by johnbaw

Greatest man in history, named Jesus. Had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won … Continue reading →

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The Talmud – A Biography

Posted on 28/03/2015 by johnbaw

I bought “The Talmud – A Biography: Banned, censored and burned. The book they couldn’t suppress” by Harry Freedman after hearing him deliver his talk as part of the Gibraltar Literary Festival 2014. This biography is a biography of a book. Not just … Continue reading →

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Start of Alpha Course

Posted on 20/09/2012 by johnbaw

Last night saw the start of the second Alpha Course that I am attending.  I had gone to most of the sessions in Spring but had missed a few due to certain diary clashes.  I am looking forward to exploring … Continue reading →

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