Author Archives: Benj

About Benj

I’m a native North Jerseyan, transplanted to Pennsylvania...lived and taught in Eastern Europe for six years…Old Testament professor, author, minister, musician, liturgist…husband to Corrie…father to Daniel and Elizabeth.

Rent Garments

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Benj

When was the last time I “rent my garments” in repentance for my sins? Continue reading →

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Links: 11 February 12

Posted on 11 February 2012 by Benj

An interesting discussion of culture, sports, character and masculinity. As a fan of both Stephen Colbert and the Citizen’s United decision, I appreciated this take on Colbert’s running gag/critique of the electoral system. The real problem in politics is not … Continue reading →

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Back from Africa

Posted on 8 February 2012 by Benj

Travels, papers, proposal… Continue reading →

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Lamentations 1-2: Look, YHWH, and See!

Posted on 15 January 2012 by Benj

A sermon at Lansdale Presbyterian Church… Continue reading →

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Links: 4 January 2012

Posted on 4 January 2012 by Benj

Happy New Year! Here are some links I hope you will find interesting. I’m no animal-rights person–not by a long shot–but the economist in me appreciates this article on vegetarian meals because it forces the reader to take full account … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah for Christians?

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Benj

I’m going out a limb to say that Christians can celebrate Hanukkah, too… Continue reading →

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Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011

Posted on 17 December 2011 by Benj

In my thoughtful examination of my own religious perspective on the world, Hitchens was at times a key part of my “critical detour,” a challenging exercise, lifting me out of my navel-gazing stupor. Continue reading →

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Article in PBU Today; Dr. Sam Hsu

Posted on 9 December 2011 by Benj

As the PBU family–all of us Dr. Hsu’s children in some sense–mourns his death, we look with pain and expectation to the resurrection. Between now and then, we will miss him, and many others whom we have lost and will yet lose. Yet YHWH loses none who call upon him. He sees the suffering of his children, and hears the groaning of the broken world that he created good–and he grieves with us. Continue reading →

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Completing a Thesis

Posted on 5 December 2011 by Benj

Time, creativity, Sitzfleisch… Continue reading →

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Unemployment: A Fable

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Benj

Once upon a time there was a man named Bob… Continue reading →

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