Editor’s Note from April 23, 1976

I had never written a controversial book until I penned The Battle For the Bible. It is now off the press, and it will be an interesting spring and summer.

The book gets to people where they itch, and it will stir up the deepest passions among those who respond with a definite yes or no to the question: Is the Bible wholly trustworthy?

Zondervan’s first print order was for 10,000 copies. Before the book was released they went back to press with an order for 10,000 more. This suggests that people are interested in the subject.

Also in this issue

The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

Christianity Today April 23, 1976

Should We Export the American Way?

Guidelines for Mission

The Missouri Synod: Ousting Some of the President’s Men

Book Briefs: April 23, 1976

The Minister’s Workshop: A Model for Visitation

A Closet Capitalist Confesses

Editorial

Lying as ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’

Choose Ye, This Day ...'

Eutychus and His Kin: April 23, 1976

The Gospel and Architecture

How Do We Make Belief?

The Books No One Notices

Narnia: Fantasy, but …

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Wicked or Misunderstood?

A conversation with Beth Moore about UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect Luigi Mangione and the nature of sin.

A collage made from the shape of Armenia combined with a painting of Noah's Ark.

Why Armenian Christians Recall Noah’s Ark in December

The biblical account of the Flood resonates with a persecuted church born near Mount Ararat.

Mary with baby Jesus in the stable

Review

The Virgin Birth Is More Than an Incredible Occurrence

Patrick Schreiner

We’re eager to ask whether it could have happened. We shouldn’t forget to ask what it means.

A Filipino boy in front of a nativity scene

The Nine Days of Filipino Christmas

Samson Uytanlet

Some Protestants observe the Catholic tradition of Simbang Gabi, predawn services in the days leading up to Christmas.

The Bulletin

Neighborhood Threat

The Bulletin talks about Christians in Syria, Bible education, and the “bad guys” of NYC.

Join CT for a Live Book Awards Event

A conversation with Russell Moore, Book of the Year winner Gavin Ortlund, and Award of Merit winner Brad East.

A song book made from paper pieces of different Christmas carols.

Excerpt

There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Proper’ Christmas Carol

As we learn from the surprising journeys of several holiday classics, the term defies easy definition.

A baby hand in hay

Advent Calls Us Out of Our Despair

Joni Eareckson Tada

Sitting in the dark helps us truly appreciate the light.