Ep.102 - New Year! Is There Any Point in Making Resolutions?

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!Is it true that the the ancient Babylonians were the first to celebrate New Year some 4,000 years ago? And in March? Were the Romans responsible for marking New Year as January 1st? What does the Jewish rite of circumcision and the  18th century understanding of the covenant service, inspired by Wesley, got to do with New Year? And where did the idea of  resolutions come from, and do they really work?In this weeks episode Pete and the Curious team take a look at the whole understanding and ritual that has become New Year. How have we arrived at resolutions, and are they an indication of the increasing secularisation of the whole Christmas season? Join the team in this episode who will unpack the place and value of resolutions and how we ought to reset our hearts and minds to a year of seeking God’s heart and will.Send your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious