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March 15, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Go and Sin No More – Misinterpreting Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Alternate Title: You keep citing that story of Jesus and the woman taken in adultery– I do not think it means what you think it means. Before I jump into this topic, let me say that there is merit in … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2013 J. Max Wilson

Assy-thingummy: Hƿæt Goes Around Comes Around

It is fascinating to watch language usage and meaning change over time. I am especially interested in instances where semantic shifts cause readers to anachronistically misinterpret texts that were written with an older sense. For example, the word “buxom” once … Continue reading →

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