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.
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..Welcome
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Posted in blog | 3 Comments »
For those of you arriving here from my initial blog: Welcome to the "other end of the road." You'll find all my previous blog postings here, along with a lot ... Read more..More Thoughts on Recent Counsel
Monday, February 1st, 2010 Posted in blog | No Comments »
The recent counsel to the church by President Steve Veazey included guidance found in paragraphs 6c through 7d. Unfortunately, not everyone who goes to the Bible seeks the “Living Word,” ... Read more..