“your disciples … were not able” (Mark 9:18) All three gospel records agree that the epileptic boy and his father enter the picture immediately after the events described on the mount of transfiguration. Whatever we believe about the mountain-top experience, this sequel has a strong historical flavor – indisputable even by the unbelieving Jesus scholar [...]
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The belief and unbelief of the Apostles
Posted in Faith and Belief, tagged beliefs, Bible, Christ, Christianity, faith, Gospel of Mark, Jesus, Jesus of History, Martin Buber, New Testament, prayer, theology, unbelief on October 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Are all beliefs suitable as objects of faith?
Posted in Faith and Belief, tagged beliefs, Christianity, faith, Jesus on May 25, 2010 | 8 Comments »
I found Carl McColman’s great Website of Unknowing last week, and something really wonderful he was saying about belief attracted my attention immediately. Carl was quoting from his first book, Spirituality: [the word Belief] stems from an Indo-European word, lubh-, which means “to hold dear” or “to like.” … the same ancient root from which love originates. [...]
