Note to AKMA

First, you know my teasing you about your ecclesiastical circumlocution was entirely affectionate, don’t you? I did somehow manage to omit the part saying your blog entry containing the circumlocution is as generous of spirit as always.

Second, in today’s entry situating yourself among the various possible religio/theologico disciplines, you write:

I entered the “postmodern” discourses by way of biblical interpretation, in deed by way of literary interpretation.

Did you intend the “in deed” to be two separate words? Seems appropriate. Where can we read what you think about the possibility of reading the Bible without a faithful commitment (of some sort), i.e., the Bible as literature? Can it be done? (I’m curious in part because I’ve been attending a small Talmud class taught by a brilliant rabbi although I am at best agnostic about whether Scripture is divinely revealed.)

Third, I continue to read your book What Is Postmodern Biblical Criticism? (Fortress Press), a model of clarity about one of the murkiest of topics. Totally enjoyable. (Amazon reports it only has one copy left, but more are on the way.)

Fourth, herewith my Proof of Objectivity: You suck. (In the future, I may just abbreviate this to “POO: ____” with selected insults where the blank is.)

Fifth, is this a blog entry or a public email?

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