When Evangelicals Ruled
Between 1850 and 1900 evangelicals dominated the English speaking world, says David Bebbington.
Reviewed by Timothy Larsen|June 01, 2006
Victorian Skeptics on the Road to Damascus
Former atheist Antony Flew's admission of the existence of God shocked believers and skeptics alike, but such a turnaround is far from unique. In the 19th century, many leading intellectuals who had once lost their faith ended up reconverting.
Timothy Larsen|August 08, 2008
The Quest for the Perfect Atheist
Susan Jacoby's biography of Robert Ingersoll mistakes a likeable fellow with a second-rate mind for a "freethinking" hall-of-famer.
Timothy Larsen|January 29, 2013
Bonhoeffer Against the World
How did a young man with no apparent power become a hero of the faith? A new biography explains.
Timothy Larsen|May 15, 2014
When did Sunday Schools start?
For a long time, they were the only way working-class families could receive an education.
Timothy Larsen|August 28, 2008
Revival Fire
Christian colleges are among the few places left where traditional revival occurs, and Asbury is the most recent example.
Interview with Timothy Larsen|February 24, 2006
The Power of Books
For the Victorians, reading could be the doorway to doubt—or to faith.
Timothy Larsen|April 01, 2005