December 5, 2023
Augustine’s sermons habitually included metaphors and similes for the purpose of rendering theological concepts more accessible to his listeners. Like Freud many centuries later, he knew that metaphors prove nothing,… READ MORE
July 5, 2023
Many centuries ago, Augustine of Hippo noticed that a consequence of the entertainment culture of late antiquity was a sentimentalization and manipulation of feeling. His Confessions criticized stage plays (spectacula theatrica)… READ MORE
May 23, 2023
The Theologist is your guide to all things writing and publishing in the fields of theology and biblical studies, from finding inspiration for your work to reading the best literature… READ MORE
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