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The Hymnal From Below: A Justice Reading of Glory to God
“There remains an experience of incomparable value. We have for once learned to see the great events of world history from below, from the perspective of the outcast, the suspects, the maltreated, the power-less, the oppressed, the reviled – in … Continue reading
Ransom Captive Palestine?
Salvation History in the Presbyterian Hymnal Letter by Nahida H. Gordon, Introduction by Rev. Chris Iosso Mary is warned by Simeon in the Christmas story that “a sword will pierce her heart” (Luke 2:35). Frankly, this letter from Professor Nahida Gordon, … Continue reading
The Prophet’s Song
“The prophet does not ask if the vision can be implemented, for questions of implementation are of no consequence until the vision can be imagined.” — Walter Brueggemann In the field of music therapy, stories are often told of … Continue reading
PEACE On Earth, Goodwill to All
Finally we come to the Fourth Sunday of Advent, when, with just days until Christmas, we light the candle of peace. Peace is one of our most beloved and oft-repeated themes during this Christmas season. We can hardly open a … Continue reading
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