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History
Whatever Happened to Christian History?
Evangelical historians have finally earned the respect of the secular academy. But some critics say they've sold out. Not really
April 2, 2001
How to Serve Time
There is a Christian way to study the past without weakening the truth.
April 2, 2001
More on History
The Mystery of Original Sin
We don't know why God permitted the Fall, but we know all too well the evil and sin that still plague us.
April 19, 2013
Stop With All the Dangerous Childbirth Stories Already
Spoiler alert: Downton brings the drama.
January 30, 2013
This American Christian Life
Series shows why we need to know our U.S. church history.
January 29, 2013
The Man Who Birthed Evangelicalism
Carl Henry's complex legacy, 100 years after his birth.
January 22, 2013
How the Early Church Made Peace with Prosperity
As the early church grew in wealth and stature, it displaced existing Roman models of caring for the poor.
December 26, 2012
Does It Matter that Evangelicals Became Prolife Recently?
One pundit says it proves our biblical views are driven by politics. Not quite.
November 7, 2012
'When Evangelicals Were Pro-Choice'—Another Fake History
The arguments of some recent pundits are not pro-logic or pro-history.
October 31, 2012
My Top 5 Books on The Cold War 
A faith-focused list on the long battle with Communism.
October 1, 2012
'Jesus Said to Them, "My Wife..."'
Manuscript fragment apparently from the 300s suggests debate over whether Jesus was married.
September 19, 2012
A Bridge Between North and South
Elijah Kim's survey of global Christianity envisions "renewalist" movements fostering a new era of evangelical unity.
September 17, 2012
Give Church-State Peace a Chance
Michael Meyerson charts a historical path between the extremes of our church-state debates.
September 13, 2012
Out with the Old (Testament)?
Paula Fredriksen ignores the early church's Israelite foundations, producing a selective (but lively) history of the idea of sin.
September 13, 2012
Closer than Ever to the Breath of God
Why Protestants are especially fascinated with the Dead Sea Scrolls.
September 12, 2012
Dancing to the Beat of Shalom: Christians Revive Kansas City's Arts Scene
The Culture House and Störling Dance Theater have given believers a voice in the local arts scene and beyond, meanwhile bringing a bit of racial peace to the Kansas City area.
August 27, 2012
The Hymns That Haunt Us
A newborn atheist just can't get the church's music out of her head.
August 24, 2012
Is Skinny-dipping in the Sea of Galilee Sacrilegious?
A nude congressman reportedly took a dip in Israel's biblical site.
August 22, 2012
Is Relational Evangelism Enough?
In pursuing a personalized form of apologetics, Alister McGrath may be downplaying the power of old-fashioned logical demonstrations.
August 8, 2012
Making Movies Moral
William Romanowski's 'Reforming Hollywood' sets the record straight on Protestant efforts to shape Hollywood's cultural influence.
July 31, 2012
Do the Church Fathers, the Founding Fathers, and Catholic Saints Really Go Together?
Thoughts on the roots of religious liberty as the Catholic Church's "Fortnight for Freedom" comes to a close.
July 5, 2012
Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts
Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.
May 14, 2012
The Genealogy Gospel: Why We All Want to Know Our Family Tree
Two new TV shows highlight our hunger to know where we come from.
May 3, 2012
Chuck Colson and the Conscience of a Hatchet-Man
What's behind the snarky obituaries and media retrospectives infuriating many Christians.
April 23, 2012
Scholars Aim to Bust Archaeological Fantasies
Peer review can take years—but academic society says some claims can be dismissed in a few blog posts.
April 4, 2012
My Top 5 Books On Archaeology
Picks from Craig A. Evans, author of the forthcoming 'Jesus and His World.'
March 27, 2012
Trial on Antiquities Fraud Ends, But Not the Controversy
Judge doesn't rule whether James ossuary is authentic, but acquits antiquities collectors on almost all charges.
March 14, 2012
John Stott: A Uniter and a Divider
A new biography portrays both the evangelist's triumphs and his frustrations.
February 29, 2012
A Purpose-Driven Cosmos: Why Jesus Doesn't Promise Us an 'Afterlife'
Jesus Christ embodies the meaning of life, the goal of history, and the pattern of the future.
February 27, 2012
Flaming Truth: Recalling Francis Schaeffer's Challenge
With laser-like precision, Schaeffer hit on the fundamental issue of our day.
February 15, 2012
My Top 5 Books on Jonathan Edwards
Particular places shape the biblical story, and each Christian life.
November 30, 2011
Archaeology's Rebel: Bible in One Hand, Spade in the Other
Eilat Mazar is unafraid to claim archaeological finds of biblical proportions.
November 11, 2011
Archaeology in Turkey: Major Finds in Asia Minor
But researchers say Turkish government is shutting them out.
October 27, 2011
King James and Queen Victoria: John Wilson Reviews Timothy Larsen's Latest
Even among the skeptics of 19th-century England, the Bible loomed large. A review of 'A People of One Book.'
August 22, 2011
No Adam, No Eve, No Gospel
The historical Adam debate won't be resolved tomorrow, so stay engaged.
June 6, 2011
Remember the Red Sea
Why not capitalize on the richness and mystery of our ancient symbols?
May 19, 2011
America as a Christian Nation? Cherry-Picking from the Past
Christian claims about the United States' origins need grounding in historical fact.
May 16, 2011
Churning Butter in Bonnets with Laura Ingalls Wilder
Wendy McClure's 'The Wilder Life' answers why we all wanted to live the pioneer life of 'Little House on the Prairie'.
May 4, 2011
The Death of Osama bin Laden: What Kind of Justice Has Been Done?
The news should again remind us of the difference between the City of Man and the City of God.
May 2, 2011
My Top 5 Books on the Historical Jesus
Picks from Darrell Bock, editor of 'Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus.'
December 3, 2010
The Sale of Britain's Churches Should Cause an International Outcry
Churches are national art in a way that Titian's magnificent Diana and Actaeon never was. (HuffPo)
Baptist historian Leon McBeth dies
LifeWay Christian Resources contracted with him to write an interpretive history for the publishing house’s 100th anniversary, but after seeing the final version the agency’s board of trustees halted publication. (ABP)
Danish philosopher's tough ideas adapted for kids
As Denmark celebrates the philosopher's 200th birthday on Sunday, Marie Moeller has found her version of "Either/Or" — featuring strobe lights, rave music and child-size puppets — being performed in schools across the country (Associated Press)
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