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4 days ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
To read the Bible correctly requires a certain amount of nuance. What do I mean by correctly? I mean that each book of the Bible has to be categorized appropriately. In turn, this entails that any examination of the text must consider the genre of the particular book, the historical context, who the author was, who the intended audience was, and the purpose of the text. Additional problems arise when one seeks to harmonize the Old and New Testaments.
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1 week ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports is a lens that Sony should have made. This is an audacious lens, even for Sigma, which is one of the most innovative lens manufacturers. A fixed-aperture zoom lens is rare enough, but a super-telephoto zoom lens with a fixed aperture is unique. It's a niche lens for a very specific type of user; for that user, it is an exceptional choice.
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1 week ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
Most Catholics are very familiar with the phrase Kingdom of God. Indeed, I think that most Catholics are so accustomed to reading or hearing the phrase Kingdom of God that it has numbed our theological senses. Nevertheless, familiarity does not necessarily equate to understanding, and the term is vital to understanding much of the synoptic Gospels, if not the New Testament.
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2 weeks ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
Evil. Its existence has been a thorn in the side of theology and philosophy for thousands of years. The reality of a world beset by evil has provided atheism with its most influential and compelling arguments against theism. What if, however, evil could actually be evidence for the existence of the God of the Bible? A (Brief) Exploration Of EvilWe live in a world afflicted by earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, and hurricanes. This is to say nothing of the effects of devastating illnesses and human sin.
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3 weeks ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
Light rain fell as thousands of protesters streamed by. For over three hours, people marched shoulder-to-shoulder down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue in an unbroken show of protest from Bryant Park to Madison Square Park. It is rare for New Yorkers to do anything in solidarity, but on a damp, overcast day, they came together to demonstrate a rare unity of purpose.
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3 weeks ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
“The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!” – Numbers 6:24-26The inevitable and luminous mystery that always seemed so far away is now pressing upon me. As I am writing these words, my mother is dying. It is surreal even to write these words. The woman who brought me into this world is now leaving it. Indeed, she would leave this world on Good Friday.
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1 month ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
“Everything is grace,” declared Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Thomas Aquinas observed that grace perfects human nature. These two statements provide the point of departure for this essay. This article will examine the relationship – if there is one – between nature and grace. Specifically, how does grace perfect nature, and what are the consequences if that grace is rejected? To examine this question, we must understand what is meant by nature and grace.
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1 month ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
The intellectual history of Catholic theology is vibrant and surprisingly varied. Arguably, the two most significant contributors to that rich and varied theology are Saints Augustine and Aquinas. To be certain, there is much that Augustine and Aquinas agree upon. However, there are points of variance, and in the essay, I want to examine one such area of disagreement: Christology. Perhaps disagreement is too strong a word.
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1 month ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
Nikon has introduced the Z5II, a second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera positioned as an entry point into the FX-format Z system. The camera adds the company’s EXPEED 7 image processor—the same one found in the Z8 and Z9—bringing significant autofocus and low-light performance improvements to Nikon’s most affordable full-frame body. We’ve spent time with the original Z5 and found it to be a solid gateway for those moving to full-frame mirrorless.
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1 month ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
Nikon has unveiled the Z5 II, an "affordable" mirrorless camera with features that rival the new Z6 III. The Z5 II has advanced still and video capabilities and a price of $1700, which is $1000 less than the Z6 III sticker price. If you'd like to read the full and specifications for the Nikon Z5 II, you can find that in our news coverage of the launch.
