Tag: anti-semitism

  • Preaching Paths 4 October 2026

    Sally A. Brown, Professor Emerita, Princeton Theological Seminary The Second NT reading for this date, Philippians 3:4b-14, has often been misinterpreted as Paul’s blunt repudiation of his Jewish faith in exchange for Christian beliefs. After a quick review of his credentials as a pure-blooded, law-keeping Jew and zealous Pharisee, Paul seems to sweep it all…

  • Preaching Paths 5 January 2025  Second Sunday after Christmas Yr C

    Sally A. Brown, Professor Emerita, Princeton Theological Seminary Through Advent, Christmas Day, and the first Sunday of Christmastide, the preacher’s task has been to bring to life Luke’s intimate scenes, each presenting men and women inspired to prophetic song by the holy wonder of God’s gift of the divine child.  This week, we turn to…