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.
The Bulletin
Presidential campaign updates, the Taliban’s new Code of Laws, and caring for our souls.
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Years of court cases come to an end with settlement agreement.
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Some traditions work to refocus on theological distinctives in their music as worship megahits take over.
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The East African nation has shuttered 9,800 “prayer houses” because it wants safe buildings and well-trained pastors. Is that too much to ask?
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As conservatives see bigger shifts and divides over abortion, Live Action founder says she’ll keep speaking up for stronger policies.
The “demographic cliff” will force schools to cut jobs or shut down—but how they do it matters.
Exodus reminds us that our work can be exploitative, idolatrous, or kingdom oriented.
The sumptuous Tolkien prequel has returned. Here’s what a few CT writers noticed.
