Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Long-range Point of View
The long-range point of view is the best solution to the immediate problem.
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I am rereading the classic literature of the Western tradition in order to deepen my understanding of the history, culture, and philosophy of the ancient world in which the Bible was written. For a companion podcast, check out my “Backgrounds to the Bible” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KbOeAmc8AdvudQnIAxo6r
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