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Jennifer Trafton is associate editor of Christian History & Biography magazine, a quarterly, thematic publication devoted to connecting contemporary Christians to their spiritual heritage by communicating church history in an engaging, accurate, and visual way.

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How Old Is the Old-Time Religion?
Scholars challenge David Bebbington in The Advent of Evangelicalism.

Reviewed by Collin Hansen | posted 6/29/2009 09:26AM

Pure & Simple
An insider's account of the Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren people's churches.

Stephen Scott | posted 10/06/2006 12:15PM

Pope's Bodyguards Turn 500
The story behind the Swiss Guards.

David Neff | posted 9/29/2006 12:00AM

Classic Faith for Modern Times: Thomas à Kempis
"What Good Is Knowledge Without Fear of God?"

Thomas à Kempis | posted 7/28/2006 09:21AM

How We Worship
An ambitious new book takes us into the diverse world of Christian worship practices from the early church to today.

Jennifer Woodruff Tait | posted 6/23/2006 12:00AM

How the Early Christians Worshipped
What did Christians really believe before the council of Nicaea?

Justin Martyr | posted 5/26/2006 12:00AM

Sweet Charity
The Quakers behind Cadbury chocolate.

Elesha Coffman | posted 4/07/2006 12:00AM

How We All Think Like Augustine
Take a mind-blowing journey with the great philosopher-saint in this audio course from the Teaching Company.

Chris Armstrong | posted 3/31/2006 12:00AM

A Complicated, Consequential Leader
Michael Kazin's recent biography of Williams Jennings Bryan introduces the 'Great Commoner' to a new generation.

Reviewed by Collin Hansen | posted 3/24/2006 12:00AM

Martyrs to the Spear
Fifty years after five missionaries were murdered in Ecuador, their story still inspires.

Kathryn Long and Carolyn Nystrom | posted 3/10/2006 12:00AM

A Pen in God's Hand
Richard Baxter wrote, preached, taught, and visited his way to become the model pastor.

Paul C. H. Lim | posted 3/03/2006 12:00AM

For Sentimental Reasons
How the emotional stories of Christian preachers and writers shaped a movement.

Chris Armstrong | posted 2/17/2006 12:00AM

Blessing the Church with its History
Douglas Sweeney argues for an evangelical movement that welcomes diversity and repents of its blind spots.

Collin Hansen | posted 2/10/2006 12:00AM

Erasmus's Revolutionary 'Study Bible'
The spiritual father of so many English Reformers died at the hands of the church he refused to leave.

Edwin Woodruff Tait | posted 1/13/2006 12:00AM

Weblog: N.Y. Court: Religious Groups Must Pay for Contraceptives
Plus: Human-rabbit chimeras, Catholic bishops push for Iraq withdrawal, more on Judas, Pat the "prophet," and other stories from online sources around the world.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 1/13/2006 12:00AM

Campus Ministry Cambridge Style
The roots of InterVarsity and other evangelical college clubs.

Collin Hansen | posted 1/06/2006 12:00AM

Physicians of the Soul
J. I. Packer discusses the English Puritans, their quest for holiness, and why they are still worth remembering.

posted 1/01/2006 12:00AM

Turning Point
The Crowning of Charlemagne

Patrick Henry Reardon | posted 1/01/2006 12:00AM

Dorothy Sayers: "The Dogma Is the Drama"
An interview with Barbara Reynolds.

by Chris Armstrong | posted 12/16/2005 12:00AM

Sharing Stories from the Heart
The lessons of history are fair game for use today.

by Chris Armstrong | posted 12/09/2005 12:00AM

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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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