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The Trial of Jesus – Reflections on the Four Gospels
Today is Good Friday, when Christians remember the betrayal, trial, and unjust execution of Christ. I reread the accounts of the trial this morning and wanted to share some details I had not remembered or perhaps even noticed before. For those who may be unfamiliar with the story—the events begin in the Garden of Gethsemane,… Continue reading
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Storytelling as a Strategic Advantage
Experimenting with this WordPress “Story” feature…not sure what I think of it yet. Continue reading
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Characters & Layers of The Magician’s Nephew – The Chronicles of Narnia
The Boy Who Cried When we first meet Digory Kirke, he is crying. This would be striking enough in a contemporary novel, but consider that The Magician’s Nephew was published in 1955. Even then, C.S. Lewis had no reservations introducing his young Victorian hero as a vulnerable figure. He then ushers in the foundational conflict… Continue reading
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Klara and the Sun – Full Thoughts
NOTE: This review contains spoilers below the synopsis. For my spoiler-free review, please see my YouTube video. Kazuo Ishiguro’s latest novel takes us to a world of the not-so-distant future, where AI and humans live side-by-side…literally. Klara, an artificial friend (“AF”), relates to us her journey of leaving a shop window for a home with… Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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