What Christ’s Kingdom Means: Scot McKnight

When New Testament scholar Scot McKnight noticed pastors skipping scholarly works to read popular theology they could take to their congregations, he decided to write books that spoke to those in the pews as well as in the pulpit. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Christ’s Kingdom Means: Scot McKnight

When New Testament scholar Scot McKnight noticed pastors skipping scholarly works to read popular theology they could take to their congregations, he decided to write books that spoke to those in the pews as well as in the pulpit. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ByteDance promised to sue if the U.S. bans TikTok. Legal experts weigh in on what it means for users

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What Does Being Jewish Mean? PW Talks to Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman

In his new book, 'To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People,' prolific author and Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman explores various contemporary approaches to Judaism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Review: ‘The House of Hidden Meanings,’ by RuPaul

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U.K. Publishing Spotlight: Footnote Press Finds Meaning in the Margins

The managing director of the publishing startup describes her disruptive agenda and promises a list of "strong, game-changing voices." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Three New Books on the Animal Kingdom

Out this week are three books that take a closer look at few of the most misunderstood animal species: sloths, sharks, and deer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Game Awards raises an old question: What does indie mean?

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From ancient Jewish texts to AI, a sequence of figures turns matter into meaning

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StrongVPN review: Simpler doesn’t always mean better

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What the sale of a major American book publisher means for authors, the industry — and you

Book publisher Simon & Schuster's sale to investment firm KKR is novel in many ways, but also part of a long-term trend. History tells us to expect the unexpected. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Streaming services are removing original TV and films. What this means for your favourite show – and our cultural heritage

As part of recent challenges, multiple services have removed TV and film from their libraries – in many cases, meaning they are gone forever, inaccessible to any fan. Continue reading at The Conversation

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“Maybe This Means Something.” Min Jin Lee on Vulnerability and Audacity, in Life and on the Page

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The Meaning of ‘Lottery in June, Corn be Heavy Soon’

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GPT-4 unleashed: Here’s what it will mean for AI chatbots

OpenAI unveiled GPT-4 today, its next-gen large language model that is the technical foundation for both ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbots. It’s a profound upgrade, potentially opening the door for major advances in both the capabilities and features of today’s AI... Continue reading at PC World

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Kingdom Quarterback: Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd on Race, Kansas City Football, and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes

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What Does a Midlife Autism Diagnosis Mean for Matt Haig?

Soon after “The Midnight Library” became a best seller, the British author learned something about himself. Continue reading at The New York Times

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'Any means necessary': the police who adopt the skull symbol of the ultra-violent comic book vigilante the Punisher

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The King is Dead. Long Live the Kingdom.

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