Korah [...] became insolent and rose up against Moses [and] gathered all his followers in opposition to them... ...Then the LORD said to Moses, "Say to the assembly, Move away from the tents of Korah, Dathan and Abiram...'" Numbers 16 It's been awhile - I plan to return to a more consistent habit of writing.…
On Covering the Head in Worship: Resources / more historical evidence
Okay, so I think I'll make my job easier by referring to the work and research of others (I've obviously leaned quite a bit on others' work so far--here I'll simply point to it!). I'll continue to add to this post, updating it with other helpful resources as I come across them. A lot of…
Korah, and his sons (pt 6)
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. James 3:1 I'd like to go on a bit of a tangent here and make some observations that I don't think are central to the story of Korah's rebellion, but which are…
On Covering the Head in Worship: Historical evidence – Ante-Nicene “Fathers'” writings, pt 3
Cyprian, AD 210-258 Bravely you have resisted the world: you have afforded a glorious spectacle in the sight of God; you have been an example to your brethren that shall follow you. That religious voice has named the name of Christ, in whom it has once confessed that it believed; those illustrious hands, which had…
On Covering the Head in Worship: Historical evidence – Ante-Nicene “Fathers'” writings, pt 2
Tertullian, AD 155-240: But that point which is promiscuously observed throughout the churches, whether virgins ought to be veiled or no, must be treated of. For they who allow to virgins immunity from head-covering, appear to rest on this; that the apostle has not defined "virgins" by name, but "women," as "to be veiled"...¹ So,…
On Covering the Head in Worship: Historical evidence – Ante-Nicene “Fathers'” writings, pt 1
Clement of Alexandria, AD 150-215: Woman and man are to go to church decently attired[...]she will never fall, who puts before her eyes modesty, and her shawl; nor will she invite another to fall into sin by uncovering her face. For this is the wish of the Word, since it is becoming for her to…
On Covering the Head in Worship: Historical evidence for the practice
I've received some good feedback already (thank you!), including a desire that I include here historical evidence for the practice of Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16--namely, that men uncover their heads in a worship setting and that women cover their heads. I think I'll begin with evidence in the writings of those who are…
Korah, and his sons (pt 5)
Sheol [Death] and Abaddon [Destruction] are never satisfied, and never satisfied are the eyes of man. Proverbs 27:20 (ESV) This truth was sadly manifest in the fate of Korah and his followers. Korah--a Levite and a Kohathite! Entrusted with some of the most sacred responsibilities given to the Israelites, Korah's lot was still, in his…
Korah, and his sons (pt 4)
So I decided to investigate--was Korah who led the ruinous rebellion of Numbers 16 the same Korah whose sons wrote pious and beautiful psalms, recorded forever in the Word of God? Let's make for ourselves a sketch of this rebel Levite in Numbers 16 to begin. First of all, the episode we have cited, and which…
Redeemed!
Sweet is the song I am singing today--I'm redeemed, I'm redeemed! Trouble and sorrow have vanished away; I have been redeemed. Great is my joy now as onward I go--I'm redeemed, I'm redeemed! All the way homeward my praises shall flow; I have been redeemed. Precious indeed is my Savior to me--I'm redeemed, I'm redeemed!…
Before the Silver Cord is Severed 