The Great Divorce, a novel by British author C.S. Lewis, explores his concept of purgatory. The ideas presented in the novel draw upon the writings of St. Augustine, Dante Alighieri, John Milton, John Bunyan, Emanuel Swedenborg, William Blake, Lewis Carroll, and George MacDonald. According to Dante Alighieri, C.S. Lewis, and others, purgatory represents a spiritual…
After describing the creation of the cosmos, the Bible focuses on Adam and Eve, the first humans. They lived in the Garden of Eden, where the LORD God made all kinds of trees to grow out of the ground–trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden…
In the year 2025, I propose to write a synopsis of the Bible with my personal commentaries appended. Whether I turn out to be the hero of my determination or whether that station will be held by someone else, time will tell. The Bible tells the story of God and His relationship with humankind. Using…
The Hebrew Bible, known as the Tanakh, is organized into three main sections: The Mishnah was created to preserve Jewish law and guide daily life. Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi, also known as Judah the Prince, compiled the Mishnah in Palestine around 200 CE. The Mishnah is divided into six primary sections: The Talmud, a commentary on the Mishnah,…
A recent survey of 35,000 Americans by the Pew Research Center found that nearly one in four adults in the United States reported no religious affiliation. Economic uncertainty, global instability, technological advances, and demographic transitions have created a crisis within the church. The traditional definition of family has evolved; it is no longer just a…