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Francis of Assisi
Mystical founder of the Franciscans
John Wycliffe
Medieval “protestant”
Thomas Aquinas
The brilliant “dumb ox”
The Most Dangerous Thing Luther Did
And other facts about Bible translation that transformed the world.
Ashes to Ashes
An early tradition of pre-Lenten repentance developed into our modern practice of Ash Wednesday.
When Disaster Brought Church Unity
The night Constantinople fell to the Ottoman armies may be the one time that the church was one.
Bishops in Fact If Not in Name
Lisa Bitel introduces us to two medieval women who transcended traditional roles.
The Light to Our Paths
Prefaces to English Bibles celebrate the Bible as God’s gift to believers.
Peering into the Cloister
Where shaving was accompanied by psalm-singing and bloodletting was more frequent than bathing.
The Monks Did It
If we move beyond a piecemeal approach to medieval Christianity, we can mine the rich vein of its spiritual, intellectual, and practical resources.
Was Easter Borrowed from a Pagan Holiday?
The historical evidence contradicts this popular notion.
Stretching Our Souls
Lent is a time for grave reflection and forgiveness that leads to reconciliation and Christ-centered joy.
Translating the Gospel in Eastern Europe
Early missionaries Cyril and Methodius gave the Slavic people an alphabet and a chance to worship God in their own language.