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A Rabbinic Disputation With Jesus

Neusner is reso­lute in saying that Jesus broke with Judaism in irreconcilable ways, and that one does Him a dis­service to pretend otherwise.

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New to the Mix in 2026

With this issue we've entered our 49th year of publication. At this time next year, God willing, we will be able to celebrate the NOR’s…

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The News You May Have Missed: December 2025

Our Lady of Coexistence?... Desperate Measures... Nacho Problem... Phone-Free School Zone... Ain’t Nothing Like the Surreal Thing... and more

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Cuban government says it's ready to dialogue with U.S.

But 'without pressure or preconditions, on equal footing'

Three ex-Catholic Charities employees indicted for fraud

Milwaukee: Charged with fleecing org of $2M, 2016-2024

Nigeria expands military ops against Islamic militants

Meanwhile, 180 Christians abducted in Jan. are released

UK: Catholic Baroness warns of abortion-pill proposal

To fully decriminalize use, leading to hellish scenarios

Virginia bishop writes pastoral letter on mental health

'The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach' to wellbeing

Trump will rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’

'Rededicate 250' on the National Mall in D.C., May 17

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Cuban government says it's ready to dialogue with U.S.

But 'without pressure or preconditions, on equal footing'

Three ex-Catholic Charities employees indicted for fraud

Milwaukee: Charged with fleecing org of $2M, 2016-2024

Nigeria expands military ops against Islamic militants

Meanwhile, 180 Christians abducted in Jan. are released

UK: Catholic Baroness warns of abortion-pill proposal

To fully decriminalize use, leading to hellish scenarios

Virginia bishop writes pastoral letter on mental health

'The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach' to wellbeing

Trump will rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’

'Rededicate 250' on the National Mall in D.C., May 17

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From the NOR Dossiers
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

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Communism & Marxism

The Soviets’ Doomed Battle with Byt... Kindred Spirits, Fellow Victors... Croatia: “The Ramparts of Christendom”... If Not Communism or Capitalism, What?... The Crumbling of Communism: Good for the Catholic Church?... and more

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Fanatical Feminism & Women Religious

The Prayers of Moloch’s Modern Priestesses... Feminists: The Worst Misogynists?... Our Testosterone-Depleted Church... and more

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Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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Books Versus Screens

By John M. Grondelski
February 6th 2026 4:46 PM

The Jewish website Mosaic carried Adam Eilath’s interesting article “Jews Must Resist Becoming a People of the Screen.” The author reflects on traditional Jewish religious…

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Pope St. John Paul II’s Love of Language

By James Thunder
February 5th 2026 9:44 PM

Vatican II’s document on Divine Revelation teaches us that “the invisible God (see Col. 1;15, 1 Tim. 1:17) out of the abundance of His love…

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'Melania' & the Slavic Slur

By John M. Grondelski
February 2nd 2026 10:58 AM

Amazon has produced a docudrama on the First Lady, Melania. You might love it or hate it (or, like me, haven't seen it) but promotion…

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C.S. Lewis

"Mere Christianity" as Merely Protestant... C. S. Lewis: His True Stature in Dispute... The Best Book Written About C.S. Lewis... more

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Walker Percy, the Episcopal Church & Kierkegaard’s “Apostle”... Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future... Attempting to Discredit Walker Percy... and more

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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Front & Center

A Rabbinic Disputation With Jesus

Neusner is reso­lute in saying that Jesus broke with Judaism in irreconcilable ways, and that one does Him a dis­service to pretend otherwise.

READ ARTICLE
New to the Mix in 2026

With this issue we've entered our 49th year of publication. At this time next year, God willing, we will be able to celebrate the NOR’s…

READ ARTICLE
The News You May Have Missed: December 2025

Our Lady of Coexistence?... Desperate Measures... Nacho Problem... Phone-Free School Zone... Ain’t Nothing Like the Surreal Thing... and more

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Cuban government says it's ready to dialogue with U.S.

But 'without pressure or preconditions, on equal footing'

Three ex-Catholic Charities employees indicted for fraud

Milwaukee: Charged with fleecing org of $2M, 2016-2024

Nigeria expands military ops against Islamic militants

Meanwhile, 180 Christians abducted in Jan. are released

UK: Catholic Baroness warns of abortion-pill proposal

To fully decriminalize use, leading to hellish scenarios

Virginia bishop writes pastoral letter on mental health

'The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach' to wellbeing

Trump will rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’

'Rededicate 250' on the National Mall in D.C., May 17

VIEW ARCHIVE
Cuban government says it's ready to dialogue with U.S.

But 'without pressure or preconditions, on equal footing'

Three ex-Catholic Charities employees indicted for fraud

Milwaukee: Charged with fleecing org of $2M, 2016-2024

Nigeria expands military ops against Islamic militants

Meanwhile, 180 Christians abducted in Jan. are released

UK: Catholic Baroness warns of abortion-pill proposal

To fully decriminalize use, leading to hellish scenarios

Virginia bishop writes pastoral letter on mental health

'The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach' to wellbeing

Trump will rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’

'Rededicate 250' on the National Mall in D.C., May 17

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Books Versus Screens

February 6th 2026 4:46 PM

The Jewish website Mosaic carried Adam Eilath’s interesting article “Jews Must Resist Becoming a People of the Screen.” The author…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Pope St. John Paul II’s Love of Language

February 5th 2026 9:44 PM

Vatican II’s document on Divine Revelation teaches us that “the invisible God (see Col. 1;15, 1 Tim. 1:17) out of…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

'Melania' & the Slavic Slur

February 2nd 2026 10:58 AM

Amazon has produced a docudrama on the First Lady, Melania. You might love it or hate it (or, like me,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Communism & Marxism

The Soviets’ Doomed Battle with Byt... Kindred Spirits, Fellow Victors... Croatia: “The Ramparts of Christendom”... If Not Communism or Capitalism, What?... The Crumbling of Communism: Good for the Catholic Church?... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Fanatical Feminism & Women Religious

The Prayers of Moloch’s Modern Priestesses... Feminists: The Worst Misogynists?... Our Testosterone-Depleted Church... and more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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