1.9: Why Did Jesus Have to Die? March 1, 2012Jesus' death can feel cruel and confusing. Is there a reason it had to be this way?
1.8: Did Paul Hate Women? February 1, 2012Was Paul a terrible misogynist? Did he believe women were second-class citizens who should stay out of the public square?
1.7: Who Wrote the Bible? January 2, 2012The Bible is a collection of writings that span more than a millennium. Who wrote them and put them all together?
1.6: Which Gospel Is True? December 1, 2011Why are there four gospels instead of just one unified story? What do the differences and similarities of these texts help us understand?
1.5: Which Bible Should I Buy? November 1, 2011Since 1940, there have been over 1200 translations or partial translations of the Bible. Which one is best?
1.3: The Gospel of Thomas October 1, 2011The Gospel of Thomas gets sensational media coverage from time to time, but what is it and why isn't it in the Bible?
1.4: How Is the Bible Organized? September 1, 2011The way something is organized shapes the way we read it. How might we be able to be thoughtful and aware of how the Bible has been organized?
1.2: Why Does the Bible Have Chapters and Verses? August 1, 2011Long story short, there are chapters and verses in the Bible for organization—not to provide a secret code.
1.1: What is the Bible? April 1, 2011Before we can do much work understanding what the Bible says, it's important to clarify what it actually is.