Paul J. Griffiths is a longtime contributor to Commonweal and the author of many books, most recently Israel: A Christian Grammar (Fortress Press). Also by this author Bloody Certitudes Get Commonweal’s latest, delivered twice weekly. Email address Published in the 2004-10-22 issue: View Contents Recommended for you The Importance of Being a Burden By Cathleen Kaveny July 30, 2026 Imitation of Life By Dorothy Fortenberry August 5, 2026 ‘They Don’t Want to Say Yes’ By Phyllis Zagano July 28, 2026
