Monthly Archives: November 2010

The Strange Song of Hannah

The Book of Samuel begins by describing the plight of Hannah, one of the wives of Elkanah.[1] Elkanah’s other wife, Peninnah, tormented Hannah, and Elkanah’s misguided attempts at comfort – “Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to … Continue reading

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Interesting Post from a Real Live Gender Blog

Found this post by bloggers Lisa and Queen Emily, whose blog, “Questioning Transphobia,” I just stumbled across a couple of hours ago. It’s an interesting blog and they are both very good writers, I recommend checking it out.  Not in … Continue reading

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Daedalus or Icarus?

Daedalus lived in exile (he killed his nephew) on the island of Crete.  A brilliant Athenian architect, he designed the labyrinth, which kept the Minotaur at bay.  He helped Theseus navigate the labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur, perhaps hoping that, … Continue reading

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