Arrival, Advent, and Nietzsche
WARNING: Spoilers!
The significance of contemplating the new film “Arrival” during the season of advent.
Four Methodological Contributions of my Research on Rhythm
One of the most fascinating things about research is that it’s not always clear to the one doing the research what the significance is of what has been done.
Theology and Non-Representational Theory
Speculations on how a burgeoning methodology from human geography may be fruitful for theology.
The Problem with Narrative Theology
Narrative is undoubtedly important for theology, but we should be suspicious of claims to have found THE form of theology.
7 appearances of rhythm in Genesis 1
Genesis 1 is a carefully constructed pattern that includes several different rhythms. What is the significance of these rhythms for understanding Genesis 1?
Why Christians should use poetry to understand the nature of time
This past week, I have been working on expanding and adapting a conference paper on what poetry can teach us about the nature of time and its end for publication in a volume by de Gruyter. Here is a short, adapted section from the introduction that explains how […]
Paul Celan: Poetry and the Language of the Oppressor
Paul Celan wrote poetry as one oppressed yet wrote in the language of the oppressor. What can this teach us today about resisting the oppressive uses of the English language?
Rhythm: for theology that takes time and experience seriously
What does rhythm have to do with theology and if it’s so important, why don’t more theologians talk about it?
Why Rhythm?
Rhythm is all around us, but why does it matter? The reasons are social, political, and theological.
The Rhythmic Theology Project 