September 7, 1807: English missionary Robert Morrison, 25, becomes the first Protestant missionary in China. Catholic missionaries beat Protestants by some 225 years—Jesuit Matteo Ricci first arrived in 1582 (see issue 52: Hudson Taylor).
September 7, 1807: English missionary Robert Morrison, 25, becomes the first Protestant missionary in China. Catholic missionaries beat Protestants by some 225 years—Jesuit Matteo Ricci first arrived in 1582 (see issue 52: Hudson Taylor).
A conversation with Beth Moore about UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect Luigi Mangione and the nature of sin.
The biblical account of the Flood resonates with a persecuted church born near Mount Ararat.
Review
We’re eager to ask whether it could have happened. We shouldn’t forget to ask what it means.
Some Protestants observe the Catholic tradition of Simbang Gabi, predawn services in the days leading up to Christmas.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin talks about Christians in Syria, Bible education, and the “bad guys” of NYC.
A conversation with Russell Moore, Book of the Year winner Gavin Ortlund, and Award of Merit winner Brad East.
Excerpt
As we learn from the surprising journeys of several holiday classics, the term defies easy definition.