By Laura Thiessen

As a doctoral student in Montreal, Pierre Gilbert researched and wrote on the use of the curse in prophetic literature. This initial interest, and further pastoral experience, has turned into years of developing a biblical worldview which addresses a culture enthralled by magic, superstition and spiritism.

by Megan E. Richard

In April, an article by MB Biblical Seminary professor Pierre Gilbert was awarded top honors in the Evangelical Press Association (EPA)'s Higher Goals Contest. The article, entitled "The Relentless God: A reflection on Jonah," was published in the February 2004 edition of the Christian Leader, a publication of the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.