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An amateur philosopher and amateur Christian apologist, merely attempting to contribute to the many conversations taking place among other common folk.

• Ash Wednesday Against the Backdrop of the Bible and Jewish Tradition

  By Denis Giron on February 14, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  An exploration of Ash Wednesday in light of the Bible and Jewish tradition.

• On the Nuances of “Halloween”

  By Denis Giron on October 31, 2017 • ( 29 )

  

  Is the Vigil of the Feast of All Saints really a mere redressing of a pagan festival?

• Christ’s Sacrifice and God’s Justice

  By Denis Giron on August 31, 2017 • ( 71 )

  

  “It could well be that God has morally sufficient reasons to allow the finite suffering in the world […] God may have morally sufficient reasons to allow the evil and sufferings in the world, because of a greater good. […]… Read More ›

• Brief Note on Dogs and Those At The Table, in Matthew and the Zohar

  By Denis Giron on August 15, 2017 • ( 52 )

  

  «The ‘peculiar benevolence’ the woman finally receives from Jesus in the story certainly qualifies her as a προσηλυτος.»[1] The story of Jesus’ exchange with a gentile woman, in Matthew 15:22-28, has fascinated (and scandalized) many. Some feel the text has… Read More ›

• How Obvious is Development in the Gospels? A Few Brief Thoughts on Methodology

  By Denis Giron on August 14, 2017 • ( 32 )

  

  The idea that the Gospels comprise layers of development is widely accepted. Such is taken for granted in scholarly literature, is taught at most seminaries (perhaps all highly regarded seminaries), and is certainly taught in all courses on the New… Read More ›

• The Biblical Adam and the Genus Homo

  By Denis Giron on August 4, 2017 • ( 2 )

  “Ecclesiae Magisterium non prohibet quominus « evolutionismi » doctrina, quatenus nempe de humani corporis origine inquirit ex iam exsistente ac vivente materia oriundi — animas enim a Deo immediate creari catholica fides nos retinere iubet” -Pope Pius XII[1] For more… Read More ›

• Can God Sleep? A Brief Dyophysite Exploration of Christology, Neurobiology and Somnology

  By Denis Giron on August 3, 2017 • ( 131 )

  [Nota Bene: I hope (time permitting and God willing) to do a series of entries for this blog on the subject of the plausibility of Christian doctrine in light of “natural revelation” (i.e. what can be inferred from observing creation)…. Read More ›

• Brief Note on Parallels in Variant Forms of the Shema and the Lord’s Prayer

  By Denis Giron on August 3, 2017 • ( 5 )

  One of the central prayers of Judaism is the Sh’ma`.[1] The name of the prayer is derived from the opening word of Deuteronomy 6:4, though the prayer as it is recited in Judaism goes beyond that verse.[2] Interestingly, however, when… Read More ›

• The Nativity of the Messiah in the Swirl of Traditions and Calendars

  By Denis Giron on January 7, 2017 • ( 83 )

  “Non vi è mese nell’anno, ove forsè si eccettui il Luglio, che non abbia trovati partitanti, i quali lo proclamino pel mese Natalizio” —Antonio Maria Lupi[1] The date of the birth of Christ is a controversial subject. For much of… Read More ›