Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
A look at five updates to the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
The official Bible translation of the National Council of Churches, commonly used by academics and mainline Presbyterians, Lutherans, and Episcopalians, has been revised for the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The NRSVue—which stands for New Revised Standard Version updated edition—has about 20,000 edits. The changes incorporate new scholarship on the Dead Sea Scrolls as well as stylistic changes to keep up with the evolution of English.
SOURCE: National Council of Churches
This issue we give special attention to the thousands of US pastors who faithfully labor unseen and who wonder how much longer they can hold themselves together. COVID-19 put unique strains on clergy—a group that was already seeing rising rates of burnout—and the effects will linger long after most Americans have put their masks away. In our cover story, Kyle Rohane argues that pastors are less likely than other workers to join the Big Quit. It sounds like good news and is, in ways. But in other ways, it’s a warning.
Public Theology Project
Old Testament warfare ultimately points us to the Cross, where God’s justice and mercy meet in Christ.
CT called for caution as evangelicals flocked to vote for Ronald Reagan.
Analysis
A Q&A with the father-daughters legal team behind the landmark ruling against Meta.
After an embarrassing snafu in 2020, the Museum of the Bible celebrates an authentic documents display.
The Russell Moore Show
What if the justice we rely on to bring closure is actually keeping us from it?
Wire Story
Study: While pastors are divided on the Trump administration’s deportation campaign, a large majority oppose deporting persecuted Christians and blocking refugees.
News
Despite soaring costs, two Christian groups in California persevere—and trust for God’s provision
Review
Michael Valdovinos’s book offers coping strategies, which are a start. But what we truly need is forgiveness.
