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

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Jun 21, 2025

The Meaning of The Rehearsal

Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' blurs the boundaries of reality, comedy, and practice, showing how every act is both a finished work and preparation for what comes next.

Jun 3, 2021

The Symbolism of Beauty and The Beast

Classic fairy tales are told and retold, rewritten and dramatized innumerable times.

May 5, 2021

The Meaning of Babette's Feast

Babette's Feast is a sophisticated analysis of the relationship between sensuous and spiritual beauty.

Apr 20, 2021

Do Stories Need Happy Endings?

Looking at Terry Gilliam’s critique of Schindler’s List reveals why biblical narratives require redemption and depth rather than mere unresolved ambiguity.

May 30, 2020