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William Carey: Did You Know?
Little-known or remarkable facts about William Carey
Dr. R.E. Hedland is missionary lecturer for the Conservative Baptist Fellowship Mission Society in Mylapore, India. He is the author of The Mission of the Church in the World (Baker, 1991).
From the Editor: Ten Years, Thanks to You
Kevin A. Miller
The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up
No matter how great the obstacles, William Carey expected great things and attempted great things.
Mark Galli
William Carey Converts
How a lukewarm Anglican became a fiery Baptist
Mark Galli is associate editor of Christian History.
A Day in the Life of William Carey
The Rest of the Serampore Trio
Carey saw little success until he was joined by this team
Vinita Hampton Wright, a regular contributor to CHRISTIAN HISTORY, is co-editor of World Shapers: A Treasury of Quotes from Great Missionaries (Harold Shaw, 1991).
The Missions Manifesto
An excerpt from "the Magna Carta of the Protestant mission movement
William Carey
Why Did the 1800s Explode with Missions?
by PAUL E. PIERSON Dr. Paul E. Pierson is dean emeritus and professor of history of mission in the School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.
William Carey: A Gallery of Missionary Pioneers
They boldly went where no Christian had gone before
Elizabeth Cody Newenhuyse is an author and editor from Wheaton, Illinois.
William Carey: The Christian History Timeline
Mark Galli is associate editor of Christian History.
William Carey's India
William Carey's Less-than-Perfect Family Life
The model missionary did not have a model home
Dr. Ruth A. Tucker, a member of Christian History's editorial advisory board, is the author of numerous books, including From Jersusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions (Academie, 1983).
Dorothy's Devastating Delusions
A psychologist examines the mental illness that afflicted William Carey's first wife
Dr. James R. Beck is associate professor of counseling at Denver Seminary and author of Dorothy Carey: The Tragic and Untold Story of Mrs. William Carey (Baker, 1992).
William Carey: A Gallery of Carey's Companions and Converts
Key people in his life
Vinita Hampton Wright, a regular contributor to CHRISTIAN HISTORY, is co-editor of World Shapers: A Treasury of Quotes from Great Missionaries (Harold Shaw, 1991).
The 11 Commandments of Missions
Carey and his team set forth principles that still guide us today
Ministry in the Killing Fields
Infanticide, widow burning, assisted suicide—Carey and other missionaries battled these accepted religious practices
Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar is lecturer in theology and ethics at Serampore College, the institution founded by William Carey, in West Bengal, India.
Burning a Woman to Death
The Lasting Contributions of a Wretched Worm
Was Carey right when he said, "I have done little for God"?
Dr. Timothy George is the founding dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a member of CHRISTIAN HISTORY's advisory board and author of Faithful Witness: The Life and Mission of William Carey (New Hope, 1991).
William Carey & Modern Missions: Recommended Resources
The History Behind Christian History
The experts said a church-history magazine would never work. On our 10th anniversary, we look back with founder Ken Curtis.
Columbus and Christianity: Did You Know?
Little-known facts about Christopher Columbus and Christianity in the Americas
Thomas S. Giles is project editor for Christianity Today.
From the Editor: Overlooked Questions about Columbus
Kevin A. Miller
Why Did Columbus Sail?
What your history textbooks may not have told you
Kevin A. Miller is editor of Christian History.
When Two Worlds Met
The historic moment from Columbus's journal
Columbus's Signature
What does it mean?
Kevin A. Miller is editor of Christian History.
The Clamor over Columbus
On this hotly debated anniversary, what should Christians think?
Dr. Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor at The University of Chicago and is a member of the editorial advisory board of Christian History. He is author of numerous books, including Pilgrims in Their Own Land: Five Hundred Years of Religion in America (Chicago, 1984).
Voices in the Controversy
How Did Native Americans Respond to Christianity?
A collection of eyewitness accounts
Thomas S. Giles is project editor for Christianity Today.
Tying Their Own Hands
How Christian missionaries sometimes thwarted their own evangelism
Thomas S. Giles is project editor for Christianity Today.
The Great Debate
How should the church evangelize the Americas? Two strong leaders faced off over the question
Christianity Comes to the Americas
Early Spanish Expansion and Missions
William D. Taylor is executive secretary of the missions commission, World Evangelical Fellowship.
Columbus and Christianity in the Americas: Christian History Timeline
Spanish Developments, 1492–1810
Thomas S. Giles is project editor for Christianity Today.
Cross and Sword
by PABLO A. DEIROS Dr. Pablo A. Deiros is pastor of Central Baptist Church in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and director of post-graduate studies at the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Buenos Aires. In 1992–93 he will serve as John A. Mackay Professor of World Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey.
Lights in the Darkness
As sincere believers marched to subjugate a continent, other Christians had to oppose them
Dr. Justo L. González is adjunct professor of theology at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia; and a member of the editorial advisory board of Christian History. Among his numerous books, in both Spanish and English is The Story of Christianity (Harper &Row 1985).
Columbus and Christianity in the Americas: A Gallery of Champions for the Oppressed
Courageous Christians who worked on behalf of "the least of these" in the Americas
John Maust is editor of Latin America Evangelist magazine and is author of several books, including New Song in the Andes (William Carey, 1992).
The Christian Conquerors
The Father of California
Junipero Serra launched a remarkable enterprise on Spain's final frontier
James D. Smith III is pastor of Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church and adjunct professor of church history at Bethel Seminary—West, both in San Diego, California. He is a member of the editorial adisory board of Christian History.
Highlights of the California Missions
Junípero Serra and his successors established 21 missions in California between 1769 and 1823. Each mission was a combination military outpost and religious commune; together, they were a colorful experiment in missions.
Mark Galli
Protestantism Explodes
Why is a traditionally Catholic region turning Protestant?
interview with Samuel Escobar
Columbus and Christianity in the Americas: Recommended Resources
Of the many books about Columbus and his religious legacy, which are most helpful? Christian History asked Dr. William D. Taylor, co-author, with Emilio A. Núñez C., of Crisis in Latin America: An Evangelical Perspective (Moody, 1989).
Martin Luther's Early Years: Did You Know?
Little-known or remarkable facts about Martin Luther's Early Years
Dr. Herbert K. Jacobsen is pastor of Northwest Covenant Church in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. He serves as adjunct professor of theology at North Park College in Chicago, Illinois, and was formerly professor of biblical and theological studies at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois.
From the Editor: Dwarfed By a Giant
KEVIN A. MILLER
The Accidental Revolutionary
In his quest for spiritual peace, Luther had no idea he'd leave his world in turmoil.
Dr. James M. Kittelson is professor of history at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and author of Luther the Reformer (Augsburg, 1986).
The Parents Luther Feared Disgracing
Were they caring and firm—or so harsh they drove him to rebel against every authority in his life?
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
What Was Luther's World Like?
The boy grew up in exciting, harsh, and violent times.
Dr. James M. Kittelson is professor of history at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and author of Luther the Reformer (Augsburg, 1986).
The Breakthrough
When, where, and how did Luther make his astounding discovery of justification by faith?
Dr. James M. Kittelson is professor of history at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and author of Luther the Reformer (Augsburg, 1986).
Dr. Luther's Theology
A young professor's startling insights into the graciousness of God.
Dr. Timothy George is the founding dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. A member of Christian History's editorial advisory board, he is the author of Theology of the Reformers (Broadman, 1988).]
Protestants' Most-Famous Document
What did Luther actually say in the 95 Theses?
THE EDITORS
The Decisive Documents of 1520
After Luther published these three works, there was no turning back.
Colorful Sayings of Colorful Luther
A sample of the reformer's wit and wisdom.
COMPILED BY MARY ANN JEFFREYS
Martin Luther's Early Years: Christian History Timeline
Ken Schurb is assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Preaching From the Print Shop
If Luther hadn't used the new printing technology, would there have been a Reformation?
Perry Brown is editorial director for the American Tract society in Garland, Texas.
Profit-Hungry Printers
Luther suffered from them, too.
Perry Brown is editorial director for the American Tract society in Garland, Texas.
The Bible Translation That Rocked the World
Luther's Bible introduced mass media, unified a nation, and set the standard for future translations.
Henry Zecher
Martin Luther's Early Years: A Gallery of Friends and Enemies
Luther made plenty of both
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Political Luther
The reformer revolutionized more than people's views on the church.
Dr. Lewis W. Spitz is William R. Kenan University Professor of History at Stanford University. He is author of numerous books, including The Protestant Reformation, 1517–1559 (Harper & Row, 1985).
Luther's Political Nemesis
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Luther's Political Allies
Paul Thigpen, a professional writer, is a doctoral candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fool in Rome
As a young monk, Luther longed to see Rome. But his 1510 trip to the Holy City filled him with pain and doubt.
Dr. Heiko A. Oberman is a professor of medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation history at the University of Arizona. He is author of Luther: Man between God and the Devil (Yale, 1989), from which this article is adapted by permission.
Legends About Luther
Which are true? Which are not?
Dr. Scott A. Hendrix, a family therapist, was formerly professor of Reformation history at Philadelphia Lutheran seminary. He is author of Luther and the Papacy: Stages in a Reformation Conflict (Fortress, 1981).
Martin Luther's Early Years: Recommended Resources
Dr. George S. Robbert is professor of historical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri.
Christianity and the Civil War: Did You Know?
Little-known or remarkable facts about Christianity during the American Civil War
Christianity and the Civil War: From the Editor - What PBS Didn't Tell You
KEVIN A. MILLER
The Puzzling Faith of Abraham Lincoln
Where was God in this brutal national war? An unbaptized non-churchgoer came up with a profound answer.
Mark A. Noll
Lincoln's Life - And Key Religious Statements
Dr. Mark A. Noll is McManis Professor of Christian Thought at Wheaton (Illinois) College and a member of the editorial advisory board of CHRISTIAN HISTORY. His most recent book is A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada (Eerdmans, 1992).
Headed for Heaven or Hell?
How would Lincoln answer? His political opponent, a famous frontier preacher, wanted to know.
Christianity and the Civil War: A Gallery of Firebrands and Visionaries
Leading people in religion and politics during the Civil War era
Mark Galli is associate editor of Leadership Journal and a consulting editor for Christian History.
Christianity and the Civil War: A Gallery of Other Key Figures
The Abolitionists
Despised and often attacked, they courageously carried the slaves' cause for thirty years. Why have these inescapably Christian men and women been forgotten?
Tim Stafford is senior writer for Christianity Today and author of numerous books including, with Dave Dravecky, Comeback (Zondervan, 1991). He is writing a historical novel on the abolitionist movement.
American Slavery: How Bad Was It?
Selections from the most powerful anti-slavery pamphlet ever written
Why Christians Should Support Slavery
Key reasons advanced by southern church leaders
THE EDITORS
Broken Churches, Broken Nation
When slavery divided America's churches, what could hold the nation together?
Revivals in the Camp
At first, most Civil War soldiers cared little for religion. But as the bloody war dragged on, hundreds of thousands converted to Christ.
Dr. Gardiner H. Shattuck, Jr. teaches church history in the School for Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. He is author of A Shield and Hiding Place: The Religious Life of the Civil War Armies (Mercer University Press, 1987).
Reports of the Revival
The Confederate camp became "a school of Christ."
Dr. Gardiner H. Shattuck, Jr. teaches church history in the School for Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. He is author of A Shield and Hiding Place: The Religious Life of the Civil War Armies (Mercer University Press, 1987).
Behind Enemy Lines
While carrying tracts to Union troops, one preacher was seized by Confederates as a spy.
Christianity and the Civil War: Christian History Timeline
Dr. Keith J. Hardman is chair of the department of philosophy and religion at Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and the author of Charles Grandison Finney, 1792–1875: Revivalist and Reformer (Syracuse, 1987)
Christianity and the Civil War: A Gallery of Fighters of Faith
These Christian generals helped wage the Civil War, and their faith affected how they did it.
Dr. Jeffery Warren Scott is pastor of Broadman Baptist Church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Mary Ann Jeffreys is editorial coordinator of Christian History.
What About Ulysses S. Grant?
He was the Union's leading general and twice president of the United States. But he was no saint.
Preaching the Holy War
What did Protestant ministers say about the raging national battle?
Dr. James H. Moorhead is Mary McIntosh Bridge Professor of American Church History at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, and author of American Apocalypse: Yankee Protestants and the Civil War, 1860–1869 (Yale, 1978).
God Is On Our Side
Selections from sermons during the Civil War era. From God Ordained This War: Sermons on the Sectional Crisis, 1830–1865 edited by David B. Chesebrough (University of South Carolina press, 1991). Used by permission.
The Secret Religion of the Slaves
They often risked floggings to worship God.
Dr. Albert J. Raboteau is Henry W. Putnam Professor of Religion and chairman of the religion department at Princeton University. He is author of Slave Religion: The ‘Invisible Institution' in the Antebellum South (Oxford, 1978), from which this article is excerpted by permission.
Christianity and the Civil War: Recommended Resources
Christian History asked Dr. Charles Reagan Wilson to recommend books that creatively explore Christianity during the Civil War era. Dr. Wilson is professor of history and Southern studies at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. He is also author of Baptism in Blood: The Religion of the Lost Cause, 1865–1920 (Georgia, 1980).
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