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June 2006

Jesus Out of Focus
The Da Vinci Code is raising issues that go to the heart of the Christian faith-and it's starting to confuse us all.
by Gary M. Burge
Plus: The Lapsed Evangelical Critic; Assessing the Apocryphal Gospels

What the Teaching Can Teach Us
Not all extracanonical manuscripts reveal a 'lost Christianity.' The church's earliest discipleship manual—the Didache—is as orthodox and relevant as it gets.
by William Varner

CT's 2006 Book Awards
Out of 37 publishers and 240 titles, our judges selected 22 of this year's best books.

Unveiling the Truth About Islam
Too many Christian books miss the mark.
by Warren Larson

Heard Any Good Books Lately?
Audio is the new medium, and Christian publishers are getting the message.
by Jonathan Lowe

The Phone Book Test
Robert P. George explains how a simple experiment reveals the great divide in our culture.
Interview by Andy Crouch

On the Edge of Famine
Politics hinders aid to 11 million East Africans.
by Deann Alford

HeadLines

Immigration: Evangelicals debate 'broken' policy.

Evolution: Anti-Darwinists downplay fossil find as 'fishy,' inconclusive.

Movies: Burned by boycotts, ministries sponsor Da Vinci discussions.

North Korea: Activists prod China to welcome Korean refugees.

Intolerance: Officials want Christian teens to 'get out' of San Francisco.

Evangelism: Head of $126-million Southern Baptist agency quits after board conflict.

Education: Georgia's curriculum to include Good Book; text choice sparks debate.

Q + A: Darrell Bock on how Gospel of Judas betrays its namesake.

Departments

Inside CT
Not All Sausage

Readers Write

Where We Stand
A Faith Tailored Just for You; The Power of Hospitality

Reflections
Philosophers' Potpourri

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
An Ugly Phoenix Reborn

Good Question | Darrell Bock
Dribbling Circles Around Jesus

The CT Review
Why grace is so rare among Christians; the un-solid rock of some Christian bands; buffing the legacy of the most famous Christian politician of the early 20th century; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Emerging to Where?

sponsors

Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:52AM

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:53AM

After Election Day, the Vote Everyone Has Been Waiting For
Tuesday brought big news on same-sex unions and the election outcomes of conservative candidates, but all eyes are now on the health-care bill.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/06/2009 09:54AM

Yawning at the Word
It's really hard to listen to God when there are really interesting things to think about.

Mark Galli | posted 11/05/2009 10:33AM

Go Figure
Recent numbers on female senior pastors, abortion, and the megachurch.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/05/2009 10:34AM

Looking for Clear Signals
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington.

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 11/04/2009 09:18AM

Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates
CT looks at the major religious liberty groups' emphases and work.

posted 11/04/2009 09:21AM

Alien Seduction
ABC's sci-fi series V, which premieres tonight, tackles questions of blind faith, asking, "Would we believe them?"

Review by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:06AM

Aliens Among Us
ABC's 'V' is a probing look at culture and the need for discernment, says the show's executive producer.

Interview by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:07AM

Rising from the Valley of Death
Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family's arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope.

Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/02/2009 09:48AM

A Violent, Vicious Cycle
Who will deliver us from despair and death?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/02/2009 10:27AM

Poll: Which of the following book genres do you read most for spiritual growth?

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