The Bible & the English Major

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Maren's articles marry her love of stories and her fascination with living connected to a God who loves us. The Bible and the English Major examines Bible stories the way an English major would, through multiple methods of interpretation presented in fun, accessible bites.

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Maren Jo Schneider 6/27/23 Maren Jo Schneider 6/27/23

The Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 3: Stoop, Stand, Speak, Repeat

Have you noticed Jesus' moves yet? He shows them off with the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law first. Then he repeats them for the accused woman. Individual results vary, but Jesus makes his point, and it's all about justice.

Maren Jo Schneider 8/2/22 Maren Jo Schneider 8/2/22

Woman at the Well, Part 4: Jacob and Rachel, Sitting in a Tree

Gospel writer John knows a thing or two about romance. His Woman at the Well story contains the same juicy narrative elements as Rachel and Jacob's betrothal in Genesis 29. Scandalous, you say? Just like the extravagant love of God.