Book Briefs: March 2, 1984

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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 March 2, 1984

Reagan Stirs the Broadcasters with an Evangelical Speech

Eutychus and His Kin: March 2, 1984

Editorial

The IRS Is Not Always the Enemy

A Climate of Mind

Looking at the Death Penalty from behind Bars: Two Prisoners Offer an “Inside” Opinion

Richard Peck And Roger Todd

Christian Publishing: Too Many Books & Too Few Classics?: Christian Writers Often Express Their Theological Concepts without Emotion, Drama, or Tension

We Are in Love with Our Own Destruction: But Faith Is an Oasis Where Green Things Can Grow

Frederick Buechner

Did You Hear the One about Cardinal Sin …: … or the Nurse Named Basin … or the Doctor Named Bonecutter?

Kathryn Lindskoog

Embryo Transfer: A Women Can Now Give Birth to Her Own Stepchild: But What Are the Moral and Legal Implications?

Robert G. Wells

A Royal Reception for Billy Graham in England

Here’s a Novel Way to Help Put a Student through College

Refiner’s Fire: The Generous Critic: John Updike

A Virginia College Bans an Antiabortion Painting

Churches’ Support Falters When Their Workers Organize

Volunteers Receive Federal Aid to Help Abused Children

What Is the Best Systematic Theology for a Pastor or Lay Person?

In Wonder of the Psalms

Herbert Lockyer

How Dirty Jokes and the Fear of Death Prove There Is a Heaven

Controversial Theologian Hans Küng Affirms Faith in Life after Death

College Students and the Church Can Get Together

Our Latest

Naomi Raine performing during Woman Evolve 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Naomi Raine Isn’t Playing Games

Interview by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis

The founding member of Maverick City Music is releasing new songs as a solo artist with an impressive roster of guests.

One of the Palestinian prisoners released in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

News

Shrinking Palestinian Christian Population Wary of Cease-Fire

Heather M. Surls

“As people, we can live together … because this is what Jesus asked us to do.”

An image of Billy Graham.

What Billy Graham Wanted in ‘Christianity Today’

Compiled by Marvin Olasky

The talk that launched over 1,000 magazine issues.

A photo of Benjamin Watson at mic with the title of the podcast The Just Life overlaid on the image

The Just Life with Benjamin Watson

Bakari Sellers: Building Power and Protecting Families

Leading with empathy while pushing for reform.

President Trump Awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

News

‘Is That the Same Charlie?’

Awarding Kirk the Medal of Freedom, President Trump questioned his widow’s emphasis on his willingness to forgive and love his enemies.

A view of the Al-Rashid road toward Gaza City on October 10, 2025.

Public Theology Project

Gaza Has More to Do with Your Life Than You Think

Biblical references to Gaza show that once-hostile frontiers are a pathway of grace.

beth-moore-falling-in-love-ecclesiastes

The Russell Moore Show

Beth Moore on Falling in Love with Ecclesiastes

It’s time for a Moore family reunion to discuss the most depressing book of the Bible.

An image of Joni Eareckson Tada.

Happy 76th Birthday, Joni Eareckson Tada!

Interview by Marvin Olasky

First in a series called Long Obedience in the Same Direction.