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.
A conversation with Beth Moore about UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect Luigi Mangione and the nature of sin.
The biblical account of the Flood resonates with a persecuted church born near Mount Ararat.
Review
We’re eager to ask whether it could have happened. We shouldn’t forget to ask what it means.
Some Protestants observe the Catholic tradition of Simbang Gabi, predawn services in the days leading up to Christmas.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin talks about Christians in Syria, Bible education, and the “bad guys” of NYC.
A conversation with Russell Moore, Book of the Year winner Gavin Ortlund, and Award of Merit winner Brad East.
Excerpt
As we learn from the surprising journeys of several holiday classics, the term defies easy definition.
