I am a semi-regular reader of Richard Beck’s blog Experimental Theology. As you could probably surmise from the title of the blog Beck has gained popularity and following for his…
An Ascension Hymnhttps://txtandcontxt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AscensionIcon-800x1024.jpg8001024Andrew HicksAndrew Hickshttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef5ac5236d3c82471d0638de37a90fc9?s=96&d=mm&r=g
1 See, the Conqu’ror mounts in triumph; see the King in royal state, riding on the clouds, his chariot, to his heav’nly palace gate. Hear the choir of angel voices…
The Ascension: An Introductionhttps://txtandcontxt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sky-414199_1920-1024x683.jpg1024683Andrew HicksAndrew Hickshttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef5ac5236d3c82471d0638de37a90fc9?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The ascension is at best forgettable for most people in the church today. It seems for most people the ascension is merely a brief introduction to the more familiar stories…