The Politicians' Patron
As the Roman Catholic patron saint of politicians, Thomas More is not quite a model for all seasons.
By Elesha Coffman|October 01, 2004
Heaven Can't WaitMass suicides, like last week's in Uganda, may be a newer tactic, but the temptation to predict, even force, the coming of kingdom bliss is not.
By Elesha Coffman|March 01, 2000
All Together NowWhat qualifies as an ecumenical council anyway?
By Elesha Coffman|September 01, 2000
Hey, John Kerry, WWFFD?What Would the Founding Fathers Do about the application of Christian principles to American politics? A few cautionary words.
by Elesha Coffman, introduced by Chris Armstrong|July 05, 2002
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|January 01, 2000
How the Other Half LivedChronicling the forgotten gender in the Bible and church history.
By Elesha Coffman|July 21, 2000
For Better or WorseThe Church of England's current wrestling with divorce echoes its inception.
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History|January 01, 2000
Alternative ReligionsMany non- and semi-Christian groups laid claim to the West, but none more successfully than the Mormons.
by Elesha Coffman|August 08, 2008
Before There Was Billy Graham, There Was…George Whitefield was once the most famous man in America. Historian Thomas Kidd explains why the celebrity evangelist shouldn’t be forgotten.
Interview by Elesha Coffman|November 12, 2014
Weighty MattersGwen Shamblin's teachings sound an awful lot like some in the early church—and not in a good way.
By Elesha Coffman|September 01, 2000
Revive Us AgainTwo recently translated books recount searches for recapturing Pentecost.
By Elesha Coffman|June 02, 2000
'Kill Them All'The medieval church was deadly serious about eliminating heretical Cathars.
By Elesha Coffman|September 01, 2000
In ErrancyWant to know what's wrong with the Western church? Start with a list.
By Elesha Coffman|September 01, 2000
The Caged Bird WroteIf only CBS had chosen a true heroine for Black History Month …
By Elesha Coffman, Assistant Editor of Christian History|February 01, 2000
For Better or WorseThe diaries of a frontier missionary couple reveal starkly differing perspectives.
By Elesha Coffman|June 23, 2000
Why December 25?The month and day of Christ's birth have been hotly disputed for centuries.
By Elesha Coffman|December 01, 2000
