Grasping at God: Why We Must Let Go and Let Grace In

In that strange and sobering tale from the First Book of Samuel, the Ark of the Covenant is returned to the Israelites after wreaking havoc among the Philistines. It had crushed Dagon, the god of grain and thunder, in his own temple—first knocking him face-down before the Ark, then shattering his head and hands on […]

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Discovering the New Ark: Mary’s Role in the New Exodus

The Ark of the Covenant has long captivated the human imagination, from ancient Jewish worship to modern pop culture, famously through Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yet, beyond its legendary status, the Ark serves as a significant biblical and theological cornerstone. In Chapter 3 of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre explores

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