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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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From childhood, I've been learning about—and witnessing to—Muslims.

Chawkat Moucarry | posted 2/24/2010 04:19PM

Glenn Beck, FRC Shift Aim From 'Social Justice' to Jim Wallis
Richard Land and Al Mohler dismiss broadcaster's comments as "nonsense."

Tobin Grant | posted 3/19/2010 09:52AM

Love Needs No Reason
One difference between the therapeutic gospel and the liberating gospel.

Mark Galli | posted 3/18/2010 08:54AM

Taking Stock
Funds expand faith-based investing.

Rob Moll | posted 3/18/2010 08:57AM

Reclaiming St. Patrick's Day
But if we are to choose a social issue for March 17, what would it be?

Ted Olsen | posted 3/17/2010 02:29PM

The Evolution of Sin
Gary Anderson: How sin came to be seen as a debt rather than a weight.

Interview by John Wilson | posted 3/17/2010 09:40AM

Fight Between Erskine College and Its Denomination Will Head to Court
Denomination fired board members, alleging mission drift.

Jocelyn Green | posted 3/17/2010 09:51AM

Is Cosmetic Surgery Immoral?
Even more importantly: Why do you want to know?

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway | posted 3/16/2010 09:06AM

When Caesar Renders
Romanian Baptists dissent over accepting government funds.

Susan Wunderink | posted 3/16/2010 09:07AM

Practically Theological
How churches are teaching doctrine—and finding eager participants.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 3/15/2010 09:33AM

Getting the Story
Why journalism is not just a profession for us.

Mark Galli | posted 3/15/2010 09:34AM

Poll: Do you use the term "social justice" very often?

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