The Benguin movement was closely tied to the Franciscan movement. The label referred to a religious group of women that were recognizable in that they wore dark cloaks with no shoes, and reportedly were often seen praying in a different posture than the other church members. Marguerite Porete was a dedicated Benguin from Northern France… Continue reading →
The Gospel of Thomas offers us 114 sayings of Jesus. Unlike other texts, it provides us with no context. These sayings are written in a sort of list format, one coming directly after another. Often there is no similar theme to tie one to the next. At first these sayings appear to be peculiar and… Continue reading →
In opening his letter to Galatians, Paul states that he was sent not by any human force but by Jesus Christ and the God that resurrected him. Paul felt that he was given the gospel for the gentiles and the mission to carry the message to them. He was of the strong opinion that the… Continue reading →
