Category - deirdre good

Recovering wisdom from the desert

Simon Barrow — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:13:18 +0100

Theologian Janet Soskice has written a fascinating book about the discovery of one of the most ancient Gospel manuscripts. It reminds us that to understand the search for meaning in the present we have to value the past properly, says Simon Barrow.

Racism, injustice and reparations

Deirdre J. Good — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:42:47 +0000

The work of reparations does not stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma or in Northern Ireland, says Deirdre Good. When we bring our troops home out of Iraq and Afghanistan, what process of reparations will we engage? And can people in power ever take such steps if the rest of us do not lead the way?

Hospitality challenges our restricted vision

Deirdre J. Good — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:05:53 +0000

Hospitality to strangers is a mandate in most non-Western societies and a virtue in most religious and civic traditions, says biblical scholar Deirdre Wood. It is a practice which challenges us spiritually, personally, socially and politically.

Specifying the "ekk^lesia"

Simon Barrow — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:14:03 +0100

Our friend Deirdre Good, Professor of New Testament at General Theological Seminary, New York, USA, has a post which is of natural interest to us on her fine blog ...

Three ways to make sense of one God

Simon Barrow — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:05:36 +0100

To some the doctrine of the Trinity looks to be modern Christianity's achilles heel in a rationalistic age, but Simon Barrow argues that it points to the coherence of God-talk as well as the challenges the Gospel poses.

Biblical scholar challenges churches on Jesus' family values

Press Office — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:00:48 +0100

An opportunity to hear Professor Good, from the Episcopal Church's prestigious General Theological Seminary, at Ste Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace (78 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AG) at 11am on Thursday 31 May 2007.

Churches to face challenge on Jesus and family values

staff writers — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:54:11 +0100

At a seminar in London tomorrow, a leading biblical scholar will suggest that churches anxious about family values will get a shock if they pay more attention to Jesus and the Gospels - which don't appear very 'family friendly'.

Jesus' Family Values - Seminar

staff writers — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:03:23 +0100

Start: 31/05/2007 - 11:00

End: 31/05/2007 - 12:30

You are invited to join

Professor Deirdre Good in conversation about ‘Jesus’ Family Values’ and their challenge for the churches’ current stance.

Changes in family life need not threaten Christians

Deirdre J. Good — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:11:04 +0100

Deirdre Good says that reflecting on Jesus' family values can help Christians understand a changing world where being single will be normal for longer periods of time and where more single women are heads of households.

A larger vision of 'family'

Simon Barrow — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:22:12 +0000

Many commentators, both religious and secular, assume that a narrow definition of family is readily mandated by the biblical texts. They're wrong.