Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
December 9, 1608: English poet John Milton is born in London. Though most famous for his epic Paradise Lost, he also penned an exposition of Christian doctrine, a plan for Christian education, and various political writings.
December 9, 1840: Unable to go to China, David Livingstone sets sail from London as a missionary to southern Africa (see issue 56: David Livingstone).
December 9, 1843: The first Christmas cards—actually more like postcards—are created and sold for a shilling.
The Holy Spirit is present throughout the Nativity story. So why is the third person of the Trinity often missing from our Christmas carols?
The Bulletin
Violence at Brown, and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger talks about Jan 6, courage, and global affairs.
News
One pastor has canceled celebrations and will only reveal the location of the Christmas service last-minute.
CT reports on civil rights, the “death of God” theology, and an escalating conflict in Vietnam.
Analysis
Jewish-Christian friendships offer solace and solidarity after antisemitic violence.
Lebanon’s civil war is a taboo subject. A group of Christians and Muslims is broaching it.
Review
Artistically, it’s ambitious. Narratively, it works. But it’s no “The Prince of Egypt.”