Good King Bad KingHow Christian was the king whose name is almost always associated with the Bible?
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History|
Forgive and RememberPope John Paul II's apology was unprecedented, but not entirely unique.
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History|
Maniac or Martyr?Two centuries after his birth, John Brown remains a divisive figure
By Elesha Coffman|
Sacrifice at SeaThe story that wasn't in James Cameron's Titanic.
By Elesha Coffman|
The Saga of St. ChadA tale of political maneuvers and positioning. Sound familiar?
By Elesha Coffman|
Peace on Earth?Christmas Carols and the Civil War
By Elesha Coffman|
Festive FloraDeck the halls with boughs of pagan signifigance, falalalala, lalalala.
By Elesha Coffman|
Roman Lend Me Your EarWhen a bishop rebuked a Christian emperor, who had the final word?
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History|
An Ambitious Abolitionist AccountIn Tim Stafford's novel Stamp of Glory, the main character is a movement
By Elesha Coffman, assistant editor of Christian History|
Olympia RevisitedChristianity and the Olympic Games were once competitors, but at other times have been on the same team.
By Elesha Coffman|
Mine Eyes Have Seen the GoryTwo historians tell why Christian thought went AWOL during the civil war.
Reviewed by Elesha Coffman|
Out with the Old?As rumors of Pope John Paul II's retirement circulate, it's worth remembering the story of the last pope to resign
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History|
Revive Us AgainTwo recently translated books recount searches for recapturing Pentecost.
By Elesha Coffman|
'Kill Them All'The medieval church was deadly serious about eliminating heretical Cathars.
By Elesha Coffman|
The Un-DenominationThe Southern Baptist Convention has been historically Un-Conventional.
By Elesha Coffman|
Accidental RadicalJan Hus's ideas seem normal now, but in his age they were revolutionary enough to merit death.
By Elesha Coffman|
The Politicians' PatronAs the Roman Catholic patron saint of politicians, Thomas More is not quite a model for all seasons.
By Elesha Coffman|
Donne on DeathDonne's morbid tendencies were neither unfounded nor without an attendant hope.
By Elesha Coffman|
