Along with "Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic," Religion is the fourth "R" of basic literacy. First published in 1987, The Fourth R shares the latest thinking from religion scholars and writers—in non-technical language aimed at a general audience. This popular magazine also includes early reports on Westar seminar deliberations and the latest news about Westar events and programs. Annual subscription to six issues of The Fourth R is included in Westar membership.
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Editorial, Adding Wrinkles to the Text
Art Dewey
Which Came First, the Rhetoric or the Message?
A Response to Nina E. Livesey
Susan M. (Elli) Elliott & Nina E. Livesey
Justice versus Mercy in the Hebrew Bible
Richard Hagenston
Why the Jesus Seminar Needs the God Seminar
Clayton Crockett
The Seminar on God and the Human Future
A Report on the 2017 Fall Meeting
Alan Jay Richard
The Christianity Seminar
A Report on the 2017 Fall Meeting
Hal Taussig
Book Review of Teaching the Bible in the Liberal Arts Classroom
Jane S. Webster and Glenn S. Holland, editors
Glenna S. Jackson
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In a recent membership survey, respondents rated The Fourth R as the top benefit of Westar membership.