Category Archives: Links

Links to interesting stories and media, other blog posts, etc.

Links: 30 January 2015

Posted on 30 January 2015 by Benj

A provocative paper by Stanley Hauerwas, “Sacrificing the Sacrifices of War.” Prof. Johan Fourie at Stellenbosch: “South African xenophobia: We are all immigrants.” Martin Brodeur of New Jersey Devils retires. The first year I paid attention to hockey was 1993-94, … Continue reading →

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Links: 24 January 2015

Posted on 24 January 2015 by Benj

This week’s potpourri is a mix of serious and sunny… Cato Institute scholars respond to the State of the Union. Next week, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz will be commemorated. For Auschwitz Museum, A Time of Great Change. Can someone … Continue reading →

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Links: 9 January 2015

Posted on 9 January 2015 by Benj

In the culture department: John Oliver: Prison (HBO). Very sobering, but every American should watch (NSFW). Gay Marriage Prompts Call for Clergy to Shun Civil Ceremonies. In the economics department: Why Swedish men take so much paternity leave | The … Continue reading →

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Links 3 January 2015: Russia-Ukraine Edition

Posted on 3 January 2015 by Benj

I’m hoping to get back to our usual schedule of “Friday links” next week. Things have been a little irregular over the Christmas break–we were away last weekend (travelogue forthcoming) But here are some interesting stories I’ve read over the … Continue reading →

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Links: 19 December 2014

Posted on 19 December 2014 by Benj

Much in this essay resonates with my experience and current tendencies: My Journey Away from Contemporary Worship Music. A Lehrer-esque take on a Gilbert & Sullivan classic: I Am the Very Model of a Biblical Philologist. My exposure to Eastern … Continue reading →

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Links: 12 December 2014

Posted on 12 December 2014 by Benj

Gary Schnittjer’s website has many resources for learning about Scripture and its contexts. If you didn’t already know that democracy has jumped the shark, here’s proof. Chris Brady, Lamentations scholar and bereaved father, has written a very thoughtful piece: How … Continue reading →

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Links: 5 December 2014

Posted on 5 December 2014 by Benj

Feast Your Eyes on This Beautiful Linguistic Family Tree | Mental Floss. This might explain why the Lithuanian language is so difficult for me! Lithuanian and Latvian are among the most conservative languages, i.e., they retain a great many features … Continue reading →

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Best of 2013

Posted on 25 November 2014 by Benj

I’m going through the thinkhardthinkwell archives and highlighting some of my favorite posts. 2013 was a lighter year for blogging… Continue reading →

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Best of 2012

Posted on 21 November 2014 by Benj

2012, the year the Mayans said the world would end… Continue reading →

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Best of 2011

Posted on 17 November 2014 by Benj

You’ve waited patiently, and it’s here: The Top 12 posts from 2011! Continue reading →

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