(This testimony forms a chapter in the book mentioned in its first paragraph, which is itself a heartening compendium of faith-stories by Christian Biblical scholars. My short autobiography traces the formation and the influences on my life up to 2014. Since then, the Lord has continued to gently lead my husband and me, bestowing uponContinue reading “Believing More”
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On Holy Tradition, Development in the Church, and the Call to Transformation: A Response to Fr. Jillions’ Response
I begin by thanking Fr. John Jillions for responding (https://publicorthodoxy.org/2025/08/22/response-to-edith-humphrey/) to my paper, (https://edithmhumphrey.com/2025/07/14/experience-prophetic-faithfulness-and-orthodoxy/), even if he has mistaken or missed some of my major points. I am sorry that he found my tone “strident,” but am glad that he has taken it as an example of “vigorous debate” by someone of conviction. I apologizeContinue reading “On Holy Tradition, Development in the Church, and the Call to Transformation: A Response to Fr. Jillions’ Response”
Thinking About the Fourth “Sacramental” Gospel
In February, will be teaching the Fourth Gospel again for St. Cyril’s Coptic Seminary in Sydney Australia. I was asked to reflect on the subject and on the course, and thought perhaps my friends would be interested in why I love to teach this book, and what we can learn from it in particular. WhyContinue reading “Thinking About the Fourth “Sacramental” Gospel”