Andy DibbleHeuristics for careful criticismOnce when I was discussing a paper topic with Frank Clooney, I told him I wanted to critique some parts of the ritual theory of a…Aug 2, 2018Aug 2, 2018
Andy DibbleThe tongue of the BuddhaThere is a great deal of discussion among scholars of Buddhism about what the Buddha really said, and most doing serious work today agree…Jul 12, 2018Jul 12, 2018
Andy DibbleOrality and RespawnThe title of this essay is probably incomprehensible, so let me lay out what these two opaque terms mean. Orality is the mode of expression…Jul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
Andy DibbleReading scripture like PaulI have earlier argued that Paul uses scripture strategically, even to the extent of doing violence to the text. He misquotes or amends…Jun 26, 2018Jun 26, 2018
Andy DibblePaul’s strategic use of scriptureAs is well-known from recent news, Jeff Sessions invoked Romans 13:1 to justify the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy toward…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018