• Nazareth Then and Now

    Nazareth Then and Now

    Ancient Nazareth lacked the critical advantages for its development as a significant settlement: abundant water supply, an elevated site for defensive purposes, and strategic location adjacent to a major highway. The most comprehensive recent study of the archeology of ancient Nazareth and its local region was completed by Ken Dark over several seasons between 2004…

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  • The oldest hatred

    The oldest hatred

    Presentation to a panel discussion sponsored by the Jewish Council of Australia at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane on Monday, 29 September 2025. The topic of the event was: Should anti-Semitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together? Co-hosts for the event included: Doykeit (a local Jewish group in Brisbane), St John’s

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  • Pentecost 5B (1 July 2012)

    Contents 1 Lectionary 2 First Reading: 2 Samuel 1 – David laments the death of Saul and Jonathan 3 Second Reading: 2Corinthians 8:7-15 – A Question of Fair Balance 4 Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 – Jesus heals two women 5 Jesus Database 6 Liturgies and Prayers 6.1 Music Suggestions Lectionary 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 and Psalm

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  • Pentecost 4B (24 June 2012)

    Contents 1 Lectionary 2 Introduction 3 First Reading: David kills Goliath in battle 4 Second Reading: Paul recounts his hardships 5 Gospel: Jesus conquers the sea 6 Jesus Database 7 Liturgies and Prayers 7.1 Music Suggestions Lectionary 1Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11,19-23),32-49 and Psalm 9:9-20 or Job 38:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 2Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 Introduction

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  • Trends in Theological Education at SFC 1975-2010

    Trends in Theological Education at SFC 1975-2010“Trends in Theological Education at St Francis Theological College, Brisbane (1975–2010): A Participant-Observer report.” in From Augustine to Anglicanism: The Anglican Church in Australia and Beyond, edited by Marcus Harmes, Lindsay Henderson and Gillian Colclough, 133–145. (Toowoomba, Qld: Augustine to Anglicanism Conference/Anglicans in Australia and Beyond, 2010).

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  • A Tale of Two Cities

    This recent article in Popular Archaeology gives a pretty good account of the volunteer experience, as well as a summary of the current interpretation of the finds at Et-tell.

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  • Pentecost 3B (17 June 2012)

    Contents 1 Lectionary 2 First Reading: Samuel anoints David 3 Second Reading: Paul’s compulsion to share the Good News 4 Gospel: Jesus and Parables 5 Jesus Database 6 Liturgies and Prayers 6.1 Music Suggestions Lectionary 1Samuel 15:34-16:13 and Psalm 20 (or Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Psalm 92:1-4,12-15) 2Cor 5:6-10,(11-13),14-17 Mark 4:26-34 First Reading: Samuel anoints David

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  • Official Bethsaida Photos – 2012 week one

    Official Bethsaida Photos – 2012 week oneA brief report, together with selected photos, fromthe first week of the official 2012 season at Bethsaida. Prepared by Shai Schwarz.

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