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Shakespeare, Aesop, or King James?

Which of the following phrases are from the King James Version?

A World Without the King James Version

Where we would be without the most popular English Bible ever.

From Russia, with Love

Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion offers evangelicals more than an olive branch.

Joining the Eternal Song

How liturgical prayer is saving our community from burnout.

Migrating Ministry

One refugee pastor is key to the resettlement of Bhutanese in Texas.

The Seven Levels of Lying

We lie more than we think. And that's part of the problem.

The Foot-Washers of Ethiopia

A mysterious disease, misdiagnosed for decades, finds healing in Christian hands.

Briefing

Gleanings

Italians Reclaim Crucifixes, Germans Defy Sex Ed, Baylor Diversifies Board

Important developments in the church and world.
Spotlight

Reformed Rap and Hip-Hop

Christian genre pioneers are taking their cues from Calvinist leaders.
Headlines

Go Figure

Recent stats on Islam, persecution and megachurches.

Quotation Marks

Eugene Peterson's endorsement, Christopher Hitchens on hope, and Alan Chambers on being offensive.

Magic Words: Ghanaian Churches Confront Fake Pastors

Ghana's church planting boom has left denominations struggling to keep opportunists out of pulpits.

Urban Planters: Building off Believers?

Who fills the pews of the Big Apple?

Hunger Strikes

Spike in food prices shifts attention to market access.

Passages: 'Fraudbuster' Pleads Guilty, Lynne Hybels* Appointed, & More

Recent deaths, elections and awards in the Christian world.

Choice Targets

Priest sues pro-life watchdog for defamation.

Should Faith Healing be Legally Protected?

Observers weigh in on homicide charges for parents who choose faith healing rather than medical care for their children.

Christian Microfinance Stays on a Mission

While scandals rock the microfinance industry, Christian nonprofits diversify their efforts to help the poor.

Viewpoints

Readers Write

Readers respond to the March issue of CT.

Good Christian [Bleep!]

The provocative title of a proposed TV show is not the problem. We are.

People of the Nook

What Bible smartphone apps tell us about the Book.

Remember the Red Sea

Why not capitalize on the richness and mystery of our ancient symbols?

What's Wrong with Credit Card Debt?

Observers weigh in on debt's indication of lack of faith, danger, and potential immorality.

CT Review

Books

Reforming the Reformed

Calvinists, says one Calvinist, misunderstand some of their history and theology. A review of 'Ten Myths About Calvinism.'

My Top 5 Books on Forgiveness

Picks from Catherine Claire Larson, author of 'As We Forgive.'

America as a Christian Nation? Cherry-Picking from the Past

Christian claims about the United States' origins need grounding in historical fact.

Tempted and Tried

Temptation and the triumph of Christ.

Wilson's Bookmarks

Brief Reviews of 'How Much Land Does a Man Need,' 'The Alpine Tales,' and 'Life, The Universe, And Everything.'

Christianizing the Social Network

Tim Challies looks at emerging technology through a theological lens.

Books to Note

Short reviews of 'Radical Together,' 'The Legacy of the King James Bible,' and 'Hitler in the Crosshairs.'
Movies

King James Goes to the Movies

Two documentaries look at the making of the KJV.

My Top 5 Movies About Unemployment

In Every Issue

Happy Surprises

They seem to be piling up with this issue.

Fraternizing with the Enemy

Paul Louis Metzger engages those outside the faith.

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.
Losing my Edge

Losing my Edge

When your initial enthusiasm fades, you need a plan if you're going to bring your best to your calling

War and Peace

War and Peace

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian survived a leadership coup by finding rest in the liberating power of the gospel.

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