The Green Lion Devouring the SunThe green lion devouring the Sun is an ancient motif of alchemy. Contrary to the imaginations of many people, alchemists were not failed…May 1, 20211May 1, 20211
Totem and Taboo in Modern AmericaWe are perplexed and fascinated by taboos and the people who break them. Yet, what constitutes a taboo and its function in the psyche of…Apr 18, 2021Apr 18, 2021
The Pain of God — PhilologyKazoh Kitamori explores the theology of the pain of God in his exceptionally well-titled book, Theology of the Pain of God. While I…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
Reflections During Easter — The Gospel of MarkMark’s Gospel is short and reads quickly. It’s easy to read in a single sitting, which has become a common practice for me during…Apr 4, 2021Apr 4, 2021
Thoughts on Russian FormalismDuring a recent quarantine, I read the book Russian Formalist Criticism: Four Essays, edited by Lee Lemon, and it made me reevaluate my…Mar 28, 2021Mar 28, 2021
Making Music — Or how I learned to stop procrastinating and make loud noisesMusic is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to…Feb 8, 2016Feb 8, 2016