Monthly Archives: July 2016

From Golgatha to the Gallows: On the Crucifixion of Elie Wiesel (1928-2016)

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

Jewish people have a deeply difficult relationship with the cross. Once a Roman instrument of torture and oppression, the Christian transformation of that symbol brought Jewish people no relief. Racial antisemitism begins in Europe beneath the symbol of that cross. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged American Gods, Anna Fisk, Chagall, Chaim Potok, crucifixion, Death, Elie Wiesel, feminism, François Mauriac, holocaust, Judaism, Moltmann, My Name is Asher Lev, Neil Gaiman, Nietzsche, Night, Shoah | 37 Comments

Canada and a 6th Century Monk

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

Originally posted on the traveller's path:
In honour of Canada Day, I thought it might be fun to share with you one of my favourite stories from the Britain’s Early Middle Ages; that of the 6th century monk known as…

Posted in Guest Blogs, Thoughtful Essays | Tagged Canada, Canada Day, Frederick Buechner, History, L.A. Smith, St. Brendan | 5 Comments

C.S. Lewis’ Amazing Connections with Canada (A Canada Day Post)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

It is Canada Day here in, well, it’s in the title, isn’t it? Canada Day is, unsurprisingly, celebrated in Canada, and by the millions of Canadians hidden secretly among the peoples of the world, waiting until the signal to rise … Continue reading →