ForeWords Blog
Join me each week at my blog, "ForeWords" for a conversation about the upcoming Sunday's lectionary scripture texts and Community of Christ worship theme.Now Available from Isaac’s Press
What Was Paul Thinking? By Richard A. Brown
(May 2010 release)An eight-lesson study text introducing the "New Perspective on Paul" and examining what Paul really believed in regard to women in the church, marriage, and homosexuality.
New Review of What Was Paul Thinking? now up on “The Paul Page”
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »
A review of What Was Paul Thinking? has been posted on The Paul Page, which serves as something of a clearinghouse for all things "New Perspective." The review was written ... Read more..Book Excerpt from What Was Paul Thinking?
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »
My new book, released at the beginning of summer by Isaac's Press, is available from Amazon (US here; Canada here; UK here). Also at Barnes & Noble online. There are eight ... Read more..Apostle Paul Thought Everybody Was Straight
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »
Theologian Walter Wink put it this way in his excellent essay, “Homosexuality and the Bible.” “He [Paul] seemed to assume that those whom he condemned were heterosexuals who were acting contrary ... Read more..What Would the Apostle Paul Say Right Now to the Community of Christ?
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 Posted in blog | 1 Comment »
The letters attributed to Apostle Paul offer particular guidance to Community of Christ in its current struggles related to baptism and human sexuality. Of course, they need to be considered ... Read more..