Monthly Archives: June 2019

Temple and Cherubim

Posted on 30 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Ezekiel 8-10 One of the difficulties I’m having with Ezekiel 8-10 is simply imagining the scene. The struc­tural and topographical details of temple and environs would have been well known to the prophet and his contemporaries, but they are not … Continue reading →

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“Desiring to do everything the Father desired, Christ hastened to carry out his wishes with regard to his passion”

Posted on 29 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Sure of protection on the day of battle, Christ prayed: “Lord, do not allow the wicked anything contrary to my desire.” He who said, “I have come not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent … Continue reading →

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Sergius Bulgakov: The Most Interesting Theologian in the World

Posted on 29 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Angelic Destroyers and Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit

Posted on 28 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Ezekiel 9 After showing his prophet the abominations being committed in Jerusalem and temple, the LORD pronounces his apocalyptic judgment. With a loud voice he summons his angelic executioners. Six are armed for slaughter; the seventh clothed in linen, with … Continue reading →

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Christos Yannaras: The Most Interesting Theologian in the World

Posted on 27 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Abominations and Abominations … and Idols Too

Posted on 26 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Ezekiel 8 A year after his inaugural vision, the prophet is given a new vision, in three acts: The LORD identifies the idolatrous abominations that have polluted Israel and will compel the withdrawal of the divine glory (chap 8); The … Continue reading →

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George Lindbeck: The Most Interesting Theologian in the World

Posted on 25 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Violent YHWH: The God Who Fights For–and Against–His People

Posted on 24 June 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Ezekiel 7 Pharoah’s army is pursuing the Hebrews. Their intent is clear—to kill and enslave. When the Hebrews see the approaching army, they cry out in terror to Moses: “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you … Continue reading →

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