Category Archives: Bible Study

The Japanese Akkorokamui

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

The Japanese people emerge from the aboriginal Ainu people. There are still remnants of the Ainu in northern Japan. They were hunter-gatherers that worshiped nature and animals, The Ainu were animists and believed that all things are inhabited by spirits known … Continue reading →

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Peacocks as Sacred Symbol in Christianity

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I spent my pre-teen and teenage years in Spring Valley, California. This area is a suburb located to the east of San Diego. Notably, there are peacocks that roam freely, finding their place among the homes and streets in the … Continue reading →

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Task of Theology. Why it’s important to Me. General and Special Revelations

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

What do you see as the task of theology and why is this important for you and for your faith community? The work or task of theology according to Migliore is,” . . . inseparably bound to an identifiable faith … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Beauty of Your High Forehead . . . You are Altogether Lovely

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Embrace the Beauty of your High Forehead. For you are altogether lovely! Continue reading →

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Letter to Philemon

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

The Epistle of Paul to Philemon = Freedom in Forgiveness Continue reading →

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The Epistle to Titus

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Paul’s Letter to Titus Background information about this epistle: The Pastoral Epistles (PE) comprise a corpus of pseudepigraphical teachings attributed to the apostle Paul and ostensibly written to his closest followers, Timothy and Titus. These books were likely compiled in … Continue reading →