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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New: review of Kenneth G. Appold’s “Luther & the Peasants.” This is an excellent study of the so-called Peasants’ Revolt of 1525, one that gives voice to the peasants themselves amidst so much myth and misinterpretation of these events. www.sdmorrison.org/review-luthe...

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Review: Luther & The Peasants: Religion, Ritual, & the Revolt of 1525 by Kenneth G. Appold - Stephen D. Morrison

Book: Luther & The Peasants: Religion, Ritual, & the Revolt of 1525 by Kenneth G. Appold Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2025 Overview: This book

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Hans E. Offerdal @hofferdal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

GREAT overview by @morrisonsdm.bsky.social on (Latin American) liberation theology!👏 Even Miranda is included! I added some titles for reference (bibl. alt-txt). Will post some complementary suggestions later. As always, good stuff was/is published by @orbisbooks.bsky.social @scmpress.bsky.social

Covers of the books

Bingemer, Maria Clara Lucchetti. Latin American Theology: Roots and Branches. Orbis Books, 2016.

Cadorette, Curt, ed. Liberation Theology: An Introductory Reader. Orbis Books, 1992.

Ferm, Deane William. Profiles in Liberation: 36 Portraits of Third World Theologians. Twenty-Third Publ, 1988.

Ferm, Deane William, ed. Third World Liberation Theologies: A Reader. Orbis Books, 1986.

Ferm, Deane William, ed. Third World Liberation Theologies. An Introductory Survey. Orbis Books, 1986.

Gibellini, Rosino, ed. Frontiers of Theology in Latin America. 1. British ed. SCM Press, 1980.

Hennelly, Alfred T., ed. Liberation Theology: A Documentary History. Orbis Books, 1990.

Petrella, Ivan, ed. Latin American Liberation Theology: The next Generation. Orbis Books, 2005.

Torres González, Sergio, ed. Theology in the Americas. Orbis Books, 1976.

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

New video: How to read liberation theology (book recommendations). I discuss the seminal texts and figures, as well as a few lesser-known works. youtu.be/raGzCkQz-4o?si

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How to Read Liberation Theology (Book Recommendations)

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New video exploring Barth’s doctrine of scripture, especially against some of the evangelical critiques. youtu.be/kwEoqTTv7TU

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Karl Barth's Doctrine of Scripture

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New video: "There is no ethical use of AI." I would challenge everyone, but especially theologians, to refuse to use AI whenever possible. youtu.be/dPN1k7phJV0?...

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There is No Ethical Use of AI

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

All my books are on Amazon out of necessity (more people buy or search for books there than anywhere else). But I would always recommend people shop for books elsewhere. (Amazon typically isn't the best deal for books, anyway.)

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Bookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookstores.

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

New video summarizing my recently published article in Pneuma. I had difficulties with editing the video, so please excuse the audio being somewhat off. Link to the article: brill.com/view/journal... youtu.be/HFAj7qztvKw?...

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Faith or Science? Thinking about the Miraculous with Schleiermacher

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

My article, “Thinking about the miraculous with Schleiermacher,” was published Open Access this month in Pnuema. You can read it free here: doi.org/10.1163/1570.... I’ll film a video overview of the article and my argument soon!

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

New video: I'm a bit late, but here are my favorite reads of 2025! youtu.be/GM9Uju4XojA

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My Favorite Reads of 2025

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

“In the peace of God there is room for what the world calls unbelief: My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” - Karl Barth (Romans), 155.

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

#AARSBL25 / #SBLAAR25 friends at the conference, I’ll be presenting this afternoon on Barth’s reception of Schleiermacher’s social ethics!

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I’m heading to AAR/SBL today, and would love to connect with people, so let me know if you’ll be there! I’m also presenting a paper on Monday for the Schleiermacher unit on Barth’s positive reception of his social ethics. #aarsbl25 #sblaar25

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Are faith and doubt opposites? New video on Tillich’s concept of faith. I find it’s a practically helpful approach, especially for those who identify as “exvangelical” or who have “deconstructed” their faith. youtu.be/f58OdY1Ec-k?...

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Tillich on Faith and Doubt

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

My article on Barth’s 1919 Tambach lecture was published in Zeitschrift für Dialektische Theologie (“journal of dialectical theology,” a historic Barth-studies journal) this summer. In this video, I give an overview of my argument and what I hope it contributes to scholarship. youtu.be/cXZIVo4wnTA

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Barth's 1919 Tambach lecture (Journal Article)

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

New video on Paul Tillich's doctrine of God, particularly his claim that God "does not exist" and is "beyond essence and existence." I also consider his doctrine of omnipotence. youtu.be/EuGas1E3Lo4

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"God does not exist" - Tillich's doctrine of God

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

My Tillich book has been out for a month now, and I wanted to say "thank you" to everyone who has picked up a copy! If you've read the book, consider writing a brief review on Amazon. This helps more than you might think! Link: amzn.to/46PrpMv

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Paul Tillich in Plain English

Paul Tillich in Plain English [Morrison, Stephen D.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Paul Tillich in Plain English

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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Colleagues at Aberdeen are working to support students arriving from Gaza to the university. We would be grateful for signatories to this petition asking for the UK govt to allow over 100 students with offers to take up their places safely. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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Academic Sign-On Letter: Support for Gazan Students with UK University Offers

This form is to collect signatures from academics at UK universities in support of an urgent open letter addressed to the UK government. The letter highlights the critical and ongoing barriers faced b...

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

"Christ rejects the riches and pomp of this world. From this, we conclude that those who gather up riches for themselves in his name slander him greatly since they use him to cloak their own greed and wantonness." - Zwingli's 67 Articles, #23

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

New video where I briefly talk through my latest book, "Paul Tillich in Plain English." youtu.be/7z5y_-K7YE0?...

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Paul Tillich in Plain English — New Book

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

"Paul Tillich in Plain English" reached #1 new release in the Systematic Christian Theology category! It's also in the top 15 overall for its categories (which are, admittedly, fairly small). Thanks to everyone who's already picked up a copy! Link: amzn.to/461fxrH

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I am very pleased to announce that my new book, "Paul Tillich in Plain English," is now available! I am quite excited about this one, and I hope it will be a helpful resource for you! Amazon: amzn.to/41EGpLC My website (eBooks): www.sdmorrison.org/product/paul...

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

New video. A short look at Isaiah 53 and a few other texts to argue for the Bible's condemnation of the rich as wicked and inequality as unjust. youtu.be/MAaiUVwKE_A?...

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Isiah 53: The Rich are Wicked (According to the Bible)

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

In 1912, Karl Barth preached a fascinating sermon on the sinking of the Titanic where he blamed capitalism for the tragedy. I examine the sermon in my new video: youtu.be/m7qhJ2pqyso?...

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Karl Barth on Capitalism and the Sinking of the Titanic (1912 Sermon)

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I will be presenting a short paper at the Barth conference this year (during the concurrent sessions). It’s surreal to see myself on the conference page! My paper is called, “I Am Because We Are: Karl Barth and the Prison Letters of Leon Benson.” Register: ptsem.edu/academics/ce...

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Israel has announced Gaza's survivors will be driven into a concentration camp. They will be left with a choice: leave Gaza, or die. No genocide was so documented or confessed to as it actually happened 👇 www.owenjones.news/p/gaza-will-...

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Gaza will be concentration camp, declares Netanyahu

His colleague, meanwhile, says Gaza will be destroyed. Genocide in plain sight

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 28/04/2025

BREAKING: Police just surrounded Rev. William Barber, prominent activist and pastor, as he and others prayed in the U.S. Capitol Rontunda. Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them. I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.

Rev. Barber, surrounded by police, praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

“There are certain types of government that cannot be condoned by the Christian: fascism, for instance. There is no analogy between fascism and the Kingdom of God.” - Karl Barth (Sadly, this isn’t so obvious to every Christian today!)

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

A paper I submitted to the Schleiermacher unit at the American Academy of Religion, entitled "Karl Barth's positive reception of Friedrich Schleiermacher's social ethics, " was accepted. This will be my first time attending, let alone presenting, at AAR, and I look forward to it!

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Feral Millennial Communists of Late Stage Capitalism @feralcommie.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

"Israel breaks ceasefire and kills more than 400 people in 24hrs" There we are BBC, you despicable genocide enabling cowards, fixed your headline for you

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 18/03/2025

BREAKING: At least 100 Palestinians, including many children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip as Israeli officials threaten a ground invasion, according to Reuters. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/191eo5

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Philip N Cohen @philipncohen.com · 15/03/2025

IMLS is the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It's about $200 million per year for libraries and $50 million for museums. Not a lot for the federal budget, but a huge piece of the culture and knowledge system - which is why MAGA is eliminating it.

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

“The first place in a history of the theology of the most recent times belongs and will always belong to Schleiermacher, and he has no rival.” - Karl Barth (“Protestant Theology in the 19th Century”)

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

New video on masculinity and patriarchy with help from bell hooks. This isn’t a typical subject for my channel, but I think it’s crucial to discuss liberative masculinity in a feminist framework, especially given the conservative fixation with “traditional” masculinity. youtu.be/g9SCSd52Y28

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"Be a man"

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Christofascism describes the unholy alliance of Christian faith with fascistic, right-wing, anti-Christ politics. In this video essay, I examine and expand Dorothee Soelle’s definition, arguing for its relevance still today. youtu.be/ORYKo-xxGy4

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What is Christofascism?

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

RIP David Lynch. A profound artistic visionary, a deep inspiration, and a wonderful human.

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Stephen D. Morrison @morrisonsdm.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

The DDR (aka East Germany) apparently made a commemorative coin for Schleiermacher’s 200th birthday. I picked it up online but couldn’t find any information about it. Does anyone know anything? Either way, it’s a fascinating piece of history!

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