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110 essays on the artistic and literary beauty of the Bible, filed under the part of scripture they read.

Latest essayBelly Buttons and Bones | Proverbs 3:7–8Oct 12, 2026

New Testament

Luke

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Luke 7:1-10 | The Art of War | The Healing of the Centurion's Servant

How the healing of the centurion's servant is told as a battle.

The Centurion and the War of Life

The scene is narrated as a battle, or a reverse battle, or a battle against death.

The Story of Zacchaeus

When you read it there is a strange information distribution.

Luke 12:1 - Crowd-Dough

Luke 12 opens with a description of the setting.