New Biblical Studies Carnival
Jim West has brought back the Biblical Studies Carnival. (HT: TCOJC)
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ByhenryI’m going to write today about a neglected part of God’s creation–the human mind. It is a wonderful element of creation, one that has provoked some of the most profound philosophical and scientific writing. No, I don’t mean merely that people think with their minds and then write philosophy and science. I’m referring to writing…
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Christian Carnival and Mosaic Bible Announcement
ByhenryOK, these are not that closely related, but the Christian Carnival will appear here tomorrow, and it will be evening before it appears. I will announce the winner of the Mosaic Bible giveaway at the same time.