This brief article is a cursory look at the idea of “The Gaze”. I recently did some teaching on this subject for a photography retreat that emphasized the Psalms, and the notes included here were the foundation of that talk. This is not intended to be comprehensive, not even close. Just some summary statements and observations. I recommend you read Psalm 36 before reading this posting. It will help. Especially if you notice how the “arrogant” see by their own light in contrast to those who see by the Light of God that reveals all light…”by your light, we see light.”
It is unusual to write a review of two books at the same time. My intent, however, is to not write complete reviews of these two works, but to write a brief review of how the lessons they contain overlap in support of the apologetic enterprise. I’m intending this to be the first of three brief papers. The second, like this, will look at two otherwise unconnected works and discuss how they overlap: a well established work by NT Wright, The New Testament and the People of God (1992), and a new release from Gary Habermas, On The Resurrection Volume 1: Evidences (2024). The third essay will examine how all four works together strengthen Christian confidence in the stories of the Resurrection as God’s transformative act in history.