Tag Archives: Bible

The Stories behind Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

I think that Pride & Prejudice is the best English novel, ever. Is that too much? Perhaps it is, but I’m a fan, and in the world of non-fantasy prose storytelling it is about as good as it gets for … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to the New Testament

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

I am teaching a class at the University of Prince Edward Island this semester. “RS 387: The New Testament” is one of my favourite courses to teach. I love the world that the Jesus movement emerged out of–a cultural mess … Continue reading →

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The Roots of the University: An Oxford Vlog

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

I have just finished up two very intense days doing research at the Bodleian library. The Bodleian is surrounded by the ancient colleges of Oxford. The Radcliffe Camera draws the eye, a circular science library in the midst of quadrangles … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter in the Bible

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

This is worth reading. We are desperately lacking as literary readers when it comes to the Bible. Even Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens recognize its literary import. I would suggest that Harry Potter can take us deeper and explore some … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It’s Hard To Know What God Wants: A Response to Noah

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Sometimes it is hard to know what God wants. Set aside for a moment the strengths and weaknesses of the new film adaptation of Noah featuring Russell Crowe. And leave for another day the questions of myth and history, of … Continue reading →

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