Publications

Articles

Much of Dr. Burke's writing reaches out to a wide audience and is written to connect biblical texts with everyday life. Below is a selection of recent and not-so-recent articles.

Why "Jesus"?

December 2021

The name "Jesus" is pregnant with meaning. Discover what the name means.

The Wisdom of the Cross

October 2021

The crucifixion radically reshapes the Christian understanding of power and leadership

The Lord's Prayer

June 2021

Seventy short words that change the world.

Reading Backwards

April 2021

Did the New Testament writers shape their interpretation of Jesus to fit with the Old Testament?

Defining Salvation

January 2021

It’s in our name, but what exactly does it mean?

Fear and Trembling

August 2017

The book of Job forces us to confront our deepest questions about God.

The Least of These

May 2020

Who are the widows, orphans and aliens in our society?

Prophet of Doom

July 2018

The prophet Amos accused Israel of meaningless worship. What can we learn from its mistakes?

Seeking Shalom

August 2018

Israel learned a hard lesson through the prophet Amos. What about us? Are we living up to our vocation?

All of a Piece: Is the Old Testament Irrelevant?

July 2020

What are Christians to do with the Old Testament? Unhitch Christianity from it?

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The Bible Jesus Read

August 2020

We need the Old Testament to understand the mission of God and the identity of the church.