brief ruminations

Brief Ruminations: Learning languages

And appreciating the mysteries of God

Aug 3, 2024 •

C. Wayne Bratcher

Brief Ruminations: Edom as Rome in rabbinic literature

Why might Israel's ancient sibling nation be identified with evil imperial powers like Rome and Babylon?

Oct 28, 2023 •

C. Wayne Bratcher

Brief Ruminations: Did Joseph's brothers actually sell him into slavery?

Getting past the "lullaby effect" and reading a familiar story anew

Aug 12, 2023 •

C. Wayne Bratcher

Brief Ruminations: Why did Jesus have to go before the Spirit could come?

Some thoughts on John 16:7

Jul 8, 2023 •

C. Wayne Bratcher

Brief Ruminations: The bread of life and manna from heaven

Was Jesus hinting at Psalm 72 in John 6?

Jun 17, 2023 •

C. Wayne Bratcher

Brief Ruminations: Edom as a paradigm for the nations

What symbolism might be present in the Bible's use of Edom?

May 13, 2023 •

C. Wayne Bratcher

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