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Great Scott! A Publisher?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Abigail

Great Scott! A Publisher? My book, Confessions of a Young Philosopher, was completed not long ago and since then I’ve turned to the much less inviting project of finding a publisher for it. Writing it was a very interesting, private … Continue reading →

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“The Elevator Pitch”

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Abigail

“The Elevator Pitch” We fly to San Antonio this Thursday, to attend meetings of the American Academy of Religion. Jerry will chair two panels and meet colleagues in connection with the project he founded: Theology Without Walls. Why am I … Continue reading →

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“The Completed ‘Confessions of a Young Philosopher'”

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Abigail

“The Completed ‘Confessions of a Young Philosopher’” Last Sunday, I finished a life work. I mean, finished it to my satisfaction. It’s done – as I always hoped it could be. Some years back, I had published an earlier version … Continue reading →

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