“I believe that many who find that 'nothing happens' when they sit down, or kneel down, to a book of devotion, would find that the heart sings unbidden while they are working their way through a tough bit of theology with a pipe in their teeth and a pencil in their hand.”
C.S. Lewis - Introduction to "On the Incarnation" by St. Athanasius


About

My name is Adam Bottiglia. I am currently a student at Western Seminary in Portland, OR studying biblical languages and theology in their THM program.

Why Literature? I read.

I have not read enough fiction through my years of higher education. While theology may be geared toward a more analytical mind, intellectual development is stunted when one reads only essays, arguments, dissertations and theological/philosophical works. Part of this site is geared toward the discussion of the books I am reading (on the side); mostly works of ancient and contemporary fiction with an occasional sprinkling of non-fiction for good measure. Special thanks to Nathan Strickler for his unending supply of “must reads”.

Why Worship? It’s what I do.

In class I study the hows, whys, whens, whos, etc., of Christian worship. In life I try to live what I know and help others do the same. Being a reflective chap, I thought other worshipers might enjoy contemplating with me those things that puzzle and delight out souls.

Why Life? I’m me.

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