Q Marks the Spot 195 (April 2025 Treasure Map) Sacred Treasure Iintriguing: obviously guesstimates but a fascinating exercise. How much did Paul's Missionary Journeys cost? (HT Chris Howles) Speaking trade languages when working cross-culturally? Why Tolkien hated Frank Herbert's Dune Ian Paul offers a good overview of why there is growing consensus that Jesus regularly taught in Greek Speaking of language, my friend and fmr boss Paul Windsor has some Maori language lessons for us. The 21 is a remarkable short film about the 21 Coptic Martyrs beheaded by ISIS in 2015. Here's a short trailer:

Q Marks the Spot 195 (The #TreasureMap for April 2025): all. kinds of goodies including important stuff from #TimothySnyder #MattCampau and #IanPaul amongst many others