About This Issue: April 10, 1964

The internationally known orientalist Cyrus H. Gordon examines the meaning of the Decalogue in the light of modern linguistic and archaeological study (see the opposite page).

Dr. Ilion T. Jones, speaking out of years of experience as a Presbyterian minister and seminary professor, pleads for Christian action based on individual initiative and volition (p. 7).

The Dean of Columbian College of George Washington University shows the dangers of the tendency to depersonalize both God and man (p. 11), and a young scholar, Leslie R. Keylock, reflects on questions relating to the first three Gospels (p. 14).

Our lead editorial discusses Christian attitudes in relation to difficult problems posed by the shift in public taste resulting from the almost unrestricted freedom accorded writers and artists today.

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.

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Public Theology Project

The Church Sexual Abuse Crisis Should Prepare Us for the Epstein Files

The path to justifying predatory behavior often follows the same seven steps. We can respond differently.

News Release

Christianity Today Appoints Dr. Nicole Martin as President & CEO

Dr. Martin has served at CT since 2023 as Chief Impact Officer and most recently Chief Operating Officer.

Inside the Ministry

Dr. Nicole Martin: CT’s New President & CEO

Learn more about CT’s new President & CEO.

How Grief Can Heal America

Abraham Lincoln’s words to a divided nation still ring true today.

News

Church Attendance Drops Among Single Moms

Women raising kids alone say worship can be a lifeline or a logistical burden.

The Russell Moore Show

Joni Eareckson Tada on When God Shows Up in the Breaking

A giant of the Christian faith on the grace found on the far side of limitation.

Excerpt

Timothy Keller: Sin Is the Strongest Argument for Faith

Tim Keller

Scripture’s take on human nature helps us cope with evil. It also gives us reason to believe.

The Bulletin

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Communion at the White House, and Charlotte ICE Raids

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll

Marjorie Taylor Greene splits with Trump, former Bethel leader hosts communion in DC, and ICE makes arrests in Charlotte.

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