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Chronicles of Middle Earth– Forewords
By
Ben Witherington
Long, long ago, in a land far, far away, there lived Hobbits and dwarfs and elves and orcs and ents and humans altogether. To visit this magical land today still requires that one arise and go away into a far country, traveling many hours in metal angels known as aeroplanes. Of course what one sees…
The Divine Swine– Make no bones about it!
By
Ben Witherington
Went to a great rib joint in Asheville— 12 Bones in the River District. Basically a transplanted Texas rib and brisket restaurant with a difference— great veggies of various flavors. Not to mention the jalapeno grits. And then there are the rustic walls all decorated with enjoyable pictures— Like this one—
Laying Down the Law, and Picking up the Gospel
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Ben Witherington
One of the real dilemmas for Christians is what role or roles they should play in the public sphere in an increasingly less Christian country. And to what degree should Christians be in the business of trying to legislate their beliefs if the majority of the nation no longer supports such notions? In a book…
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