Why December 25?For the church's first three centuries, Christmas wasn't in December—or on the calendar at all.
Elesha Coffman|
Agent of GraceA new film on the final years and martyrdom of Dietrich Bonhoeffer gives a meaningful portrait of the theologian in action.
Elesha Coffman|
Peace on Earth?Christmas Carols and the Civil War.
Elesha Coffman|
O, Christmas TreeA truly "traditional" tree would be unrecognizable–and flammable.
Elesha Coffman|
Digging in ChinaChristianity has a long history in China, but much of it lies buried by time, dirt, and false assumptions.
Elesha Coffman|
Spurgeon on JabezWhat history's most prolific preacher said, in 1871, about the Prayer of Jabez.
Chris Armstrong|
A Cave of One's OwnThe story of Thecla highlights the difficulty of reporting on early female monastics.
Elesha Coffman|
Maniac or Martyr?John Brown was a man you either loved or hated, feared or followed.
Elesha Coffman|
The Caged Bird WrotePhillis Wheatley's inner strength and contributions to African American literature shouldn't be overlooked.
Elesha Coffman|
Rivers of LifeIn Africa, survival depends on open waterways. Missionary explorer David Livingstone believed that salvation did, too.
Elesha Coffman|
No Humbug"A Christmas Carol" remains the quintessential holiday story, but why?
Elesha Coffman|
The Sport of Saints?Long before March Madness, basketball was invented by a man who sought "To win men for the Master through the gym."
Elesha Coffman|
Christmas KettlesThe history behind a Yuletide institution.
Mary Ann Jeffreys|
Food for the Soul?Though Lent is supposed to be about the heart, not the stomach, the season is famous for provoking culinary creativity.
Elesha Coffman|
