Kathmandu Center for Christian Studies
Essays and long-form theological reflection from Kathmandu Center.
Reading the calling of the would-be disciples (Luke 9:62) in their native language and context makes more sense to us who have either plowed…
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GENERAL TREATMENT OF THE TEXT OF LUKE 9:51-62 I. TRAVEL TO JERUSALEM NARRATIVE A. Relation between Synoptic Gospels Jesus’ last journey to Jerusalem can…
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Psalm 49 is a wisdom psalm. The psalm imparts wisdom about the vanity of life that is based on acquiring wealth. Thus the basic…
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Because of the following characteristics, I believe that Psalm 13 is a psalm of lament: 1. Invocation 2. Plea to God for help 3. …
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Acts 4 is an account of Peter and John, who were seized and brought to the Jerusalem council. Annas, the high priest; Caiaphas; John;…
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Prasha Maharjan. The book of Proverbs looks more like a handbook that is well documented about the experiences of others to offer insight and…
Read ArticleThe Hebrew wisdom literature is about the art of success, and Proverbs is a guidebook for successful living (Lasor, 460). The Old Testament also…
Read ArticlePrasha Maharjan. Recently finished reading the book of Job, I have gleaned two significant principles from it and their implications for understanding my world,…
Read ArticleThe theme of the book of Ecclesiastes can be found summarized in the key verse, “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion…
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Prasha Maharjan I have heard time and time again that not everyone is born a leader. That is somewhat true when a person refuses…
Read ArticleThe views and opinions expressed herein are strictly those of the author. The contents of this research have not been reviewed nor approved by CAFN. http://cafn.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/meister-eckhart_s-doctrine-of-union-with-god.pdf…
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My take on this topic is not to condemn Western Christianity. Rather, I would like to point out the history and learn from it. In…
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