March 18, 2024

In the book of Genesis, Abraham entertains three angels as honored guests and is rewarded with the promise of Isaac’s birth.  In The Iliad by Homer, Diomedes and Glaukon exchange armor and swear friendship to each other on the basis of their great-grandfathers’ guest-host relationship (χενια). In Beowulf, wanderers are treated to hearty meals and […]

As math teachers trying to reclaim a Christian culture, we sometimes force elements of our Christian identity into the curriculum unnaturally. While praying before lessons, including math trivia, and remaining open to teachable moments are important, we must first realize that math is already a theistic subject! Topical word problems and biographical diversions into Christian