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Sermon Analysis Part 1: John Kilpatrick's "It’s Decision Time: Time to Choose Up Sides"
In this post, I analyze John Kilpatrick’s sermon, “It’s Decision Time: Time to Choose Up Sides,” delivered on November 5, 2023. For...
Rubin
Dec 22, 20249 min read
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The Ascent of the Soul: A Pilgrimage to St. Ninian's Cave
In the poem The Green Knight, Sir Gawain embarks on a journey to the Green Chapel in hopes of finding his honor. The story begins on...
Rubin
Oct 16, 20235 min read
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Review of Revelation for the Rest of Us: Part 2
Introduction: In this second part of the blog, I will share my observations and reflections on, Revelation for the Rest of US: A...
Rubin
Aug 4, 202311 min read
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Review of Revelation for the Rest of Us: Part 1
Part 1: This blog is devoted to summarizing the contents of the book, Revelation for the Rest of Us Introduction: The book of Revelation...
Rubin
Jul 28, 202314 min read
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Christian Identity and Patriotism
INTRODUCTION Days of national remembrance are times to remember fallen soldiers and to respect their sacrifices. In the United States,...
Rubin
Jul 1, 202317 min read
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Revival and Revivalism Part 2: From Azusa Street to Asbury
Part 2: This part of the series is devoted to reframing Azusa Street in its historical and cultural context to better understand revivals...
Rubin
Apr 26, 202311 min read
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Revival and Revivalism Part 1: An Autobiography Sketch and some Thoughts on Charismatic Churches
Part 1: The first part of of this blog series on revival and revivalism will look at my own experiences in US charismatic contexts as...
Rubin
Mar 18, 20239 min read
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Who was St. Nicholas? Part 2: How to Give like Santa Claus
Table of Contents The Story of the Three Daughters The Story of the Sailors The Story of the Corn-Ship in Andriake The Conflict between...
Rubin
Dec 17, 202214 min read
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Who was St. Nicholas? Part 1: A Look at the Historical Figure
Christmas is a time full of festivities and wonder. It is a time to share presents between friends and family, put up lights, and...
Rubin
Dec 3, 20228 min read
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Two Visions of Community
As I toured Vienna with a friend during the summer, I was struck by the stunning architecture scattered throughout the city. Around every...
Rubin
Oct 29, 20225 min read
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A Model for Christian Charity: Summary and Analysis
INTRODUCTION John Winthrop is noteworthy for his influence on political discourse in the US. Even though many do not know his name, his...
Rubin
Aug 16, 202213 min read
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The Aeneid and Participation Trophies
Participation trophies were at one time a hot button issue for Americans, and as political discourse in the US often does, intersected...
Rubin
Jul 11, 20224 min read
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The Skull in the Catacombs
During a recent trip to Italy, I had the opportunity to explore the Catacombs of San Gennaro in Naples. The experience was eye-opening,...
Rubin
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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Reflections on Salvador Dali's Christ of St. John of the Cross
My new flatmate and I visited the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow to enjoy some art. He had some down time before he...
Rubin
Apr 27, 20223 min read
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Review of The Earliest Christian Meeting Places
Adams, Edward. The Earliest Christian Meeting Places: Almost Exclusively Houses? Rev. ed. LNTS 450. London, T&T Clark: 2016. I have been...
Rubin
Mar 16, 20225 min read
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Community, Culture, and Protests
A military checkpoint outside of Standing Rock
Rubin
Feb 17, 20225 min read
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Throwing Citrons
History can shed light on our present circumstances. It offers a window into old political and social issues, cautionary tales, and...
Rubin
Dec 18, 20217 min read
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Reflections on Food Taboos and Climate Change
John Barclay, in Food, Christian Identity and Global Warming: A Pauline Call for a Christian Food Taboo, makes a compelling case for...
Rubin
Nov 15, 20214 min read
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