T.M. Moore
T. M. Moore is principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He and his wife, Susie, make their home in the Champlain Valley of Vermont.
Books by T. M. Moore
Utterly Destroy
Utterly Destroy--If possible, diplomacy should go ahead of war, to avoid conflict with neighboring peoples.
Exemptions from War
Exemptions from War--Here again a situation involving war is in view, and criteria are advanced for the preservation of the people and the nation.
Family First
Family First--We note here, first of all, that there were situations in which war was necessary and legitimate in ancient Israel.
Runaway Slaves
Runaway Slaves--Remember that slaves could marry and have a family.
A Different Institution
A Different Institution--Slavery – here, probably something like indentured servitude – was an option for the poor.
Slaves and the Law
Slaves and the Law--Here is another evidence of the fact that slavery in ancient Israel was not at all like the chattel slavery practiced in early America and elsewhere.
A Slave of One’s Daughter?
A Slave of One’s Daughter?--This is difficult to understand.
The Focus of Conversation
Conversation is hard work.
The Good of Your Soul
Here is where real spiritual and personal transformation occurs.
Antidote to Pornography
Everything about our current cultural consensus encourages involvement with pornography.
For the Least of These
Who are the "least of these"?
Because You're Entitled
Essentially, the President was looking for votes to buy for his re-election in 2012.