Talking Theology
Baptists believe in this form of church governance, meaning each local church is autonomous under the leadership of elders and congregation
What is Congregationalism?
This annual horse race, held at Churchill Downs, is the most famous sporting event in Louisville
What is the Kentucky Derby?
This Greek epic poem, attributed to Homer, follows a cunning hero’s ten-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War, encountering mythical creatures, vengeful gods, and trials along the way.
What is The Odyssey?
This mammal, known for its black and white coat, is native to China and primarily feeds on bamboo
What is a panda?
The island where Bryson was born.
What is Oahu?
This Latin phrase, meaning "from nothing," describes the way God created the universe
What is creatio ex nihilo?
This historic district in Louisville is known for having the largest collection of Victorian-era homes in the United States
What is Old Louisville?
This Russian novel, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, explores themes of morality and redemption through the character of Raskolnikov, who commits a murder.
What is Crime and Punishment?
This flightless bird, native to Australia, is known for its powerful legs and inability to fly, though it is capable of running at speeds up to 30 mph. It is also the mascot for Liberty Mutual Insurance.
What is the Emu?
This is the year Bryson came to Louisville to enlighten us with his presence. (Term and Year)
What is (happened in) Spring 2016?
This 17th-century theological debate between Arminians and Reformed theologians resulted in a formal articulation of the doctrines of grace
What is the Synod of Dort?
This Louisville-based baseball bat company, established in 1884, is responsible for producing the most iconic bats in Major League Baseball history
What is Louisville Slugger (Hillerich & Bradsby)?
This 17th-century epic poem, written by John Milton, depicts the fall of man and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
What is Paradise Lost?
This deep-sea fish is known for its glowing lure, which it uses to attract prey in the pitch-black depths of the ocean.
What is the anglerfish?
What is one sister?
This philosophical-theological model, associated with Alvin Plantinga, argues that God has exhaustive foreknowledge of all possible worlds and chooses to actualize the best possible one.
What is Molinism (or middle knowledge)?
This Louisville event, first held in 1957, is one of the largest and oldest juried art fairs in the country, showcasing over 200 artists from across the U.S.
What is the St. James Court Art Show?
This ancient Mesopotamian text, written in cuneiform, is considered the oldest known work of literature.
What is The Epic of Gilgamesh?
This small mammal, native to the deserts of North America, is capable of surviving for long periods without water by metabolizing the moisture in its food. Don't mistake this for its namesake down under!
What is a kangaroo rat?
This is Bryson's greatest fear, also known as acrophobia. (No phones allowed)
What is a fear of heights?
In classical theism, this technical term refers to God as pure actuality, meaning He has no potential to change or acquire new attributes. While central to Thomistic metaphysics, it was also adopted, with some variation, by Reformed scholastic theologians.
What is Actus Purus?
Founded in 1921, this Louisville candy company is famous for creating the Modjeska, a caramel-covered marshmallow confection named after a Polish actress.
What is Muth's Candy?
This Greek tragedian, one of the three great playwrights of Ancient Greece, wrote The Oresteia, a trilogy about the fate of the House of Atreus.
Who is Aeschylus?
This saltwater fish is often considered the world's fastest swimmer, capable of reaching speeds of up to 68 mph in short bursts
What is the Black Marlin or Sailfish?
Who is Max Holloway?