Repository of Truth: Full and Unrestricted Access?Posted on August 1, 2014 by Gregory CuéllarAdmissions policies for entering into a repository of truth—whether it be museums, archives, or libraries—are more complex than simple technical rules involving security and preservation. Although the stewardship of material culture is a genuine concern, all rules of admission contain social and political dimensions….
Contextualization as an Ethical Practice: Part 2—Unpacking “Machine-Made” Biblical KnowledgePosted on June 2, 2014 by Gregory CuéllarThe cultural iconic status of the Bible in Western society can easily be harnessed for oppressive purposes. This demands an ethical obligation to biblical interpretation that scientific historical methods alone are unable to fulfill….Through contextualization, we are drawn to uncover the social beliefs underwriting the default system present within the field of biblical studies….