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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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Carpets, Wardrobes, and the Glory of the Real
A lesson on reality from fantasy author C.S. Lewis.

by Jennifer Trafton | posted 12/02/2005 12:00AM

Is It Wrong-Headed to Translate the Gospel for Culture?
Christian History Corner takes on the Christ and culture debate.

by Chris Armstrong | posted 10/28/2005 12:00AM

J.S. Bach: For the Glory of God
Such humility is exceedingly rare among those who have gained worldwide fame.

by Patrick Kavanaugh | posted 10/14/2005 12:00AM

Emergents, Meet Saints!
The wave of the future needs the wisdom of the past.

by Chris Armstrong | posted 9/30/2005 12:00AM

From Mutual Aid to Global Action
How the Anabaptist emphasis on practical acts of love led a tightly knit enclave to reach out to the world.

by Gari-Anne Patzwald and William Kostlevy | posted 9/23/2005 12:00AM

Changed Lives: Luther
The daily gift of new life

by Martin E. Marty | posted 8/19/2005 12:00AM

Liberating Faith
When Korea threw off Japanese rule in 1945, it was as much a victory for the church as for the nation.

by Madison Trammel | posted 8/12/2005 12:00AM

Elementary School: Medieval to Modern
A 17th century Moravian bishop pushed elementary schooling out of the "Dark Ages."

by Chris Armstrong | posted 7/22/2005 12:00AM

The Trailblazer
The first evangelical missionary to India set out to prove that the gospel does not destroy culture but transforms it from within.

Daniel Jeyaraj | posted 7/01/2005 12:00AM

Bringing Peace to Paradise
British missionary John Williams pioneered the spread of Christianity in the South Pacific by employing the zeal of Polynesian converts.

Steven Gertz | posted 7/01/2005 12:00AM

The Secrets of Spurgeon's Preaching
Why would thousands come to hear him speak?

by Lewis A. Drummond | posted 6/03/2005 12:00AM

Preaching Augustine
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library came to my rescue in a homiletical emergency.

by David Neff | posted 5/27/2005 12:00AM

In Search of the Real Balian
In Kingdom of Heaven, Sir Ridley Scott turns Balian of Ibelin into an agnostic, but what do we know of the Balian of history?

By Steven Gertz | posted 5/13/2005 12:00AM

How Could Christians Crusade?
Why followers of the Prince of Peace waged war.

by Bruce L. Shelley | posted 5/06/2005 12:00AM

Uwe Siemon-Netto: Ignore History at Your Own Peril
UPI religion columnist decries the shallow Christianity of those who neglect the past.

Interview by Collin Hansen | posted 4/15/2005 12:00AM

Signs of the Reformation's Success?
Reformation scholar Timothy George discusses Pope John Paul II's historical significance and this 'momentous' era of Catholic-evangelical dialogue.

Interview by Collin Hansen | posted 4/08/2005 12:00AM

'Hymn for Easter Day'
Charles Wesley's 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Today' brings alleluia's historical significance to modern audiences.

by Collin Hansen | posted 3/24/2005 12:00AM

The Jewishness of the Nicene Creed
It was the Bible, not Greek philosophy, that shaped the theology of the Nicene bishops.

By David Neff | posted 2/25/2005 12:00AM

Dostoyevsky's Disregarded Prophecy
The famous Russian author shows us what's to fear in a world without God.

By Collin Hansen | posted 2/11/2005 12:00AM

Football's Pious Pioneer
Amos Alonzo Stagg instilled in football Christian values that remain apparent today.

By Collin Hansen | posted 1/14/2005 12:00AM

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The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.

Tim Stafford | posted 11/24/2009 11:31AM

What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/24/2009 12:16PM

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

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