Christianity Today

November, 2011

Volume 55, Number 11

December December, 2011
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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.

Features

Disappointed with Intimacy

We set ourselves up for confusion about God if we forget that the best is yet to come.

Archaeology’s Rebel: Bible in One Hand, Spade in the Other

Eilat Mazar is unafraid to claim archaeological finds of biblical proportions.

A Fresh Call for U.S. Missionaries

Americans should focus less on ‘Western guilt’ and more on sharing the gospel.

More from this Issue

Virtual Vitality: Bobby Gruenewald Links Technology and the Church

How a pastor from LifeChurch.tv is helping plug the church into the digital future.

Holding Her Own

The woman behind Her.meneutics, the Christianity Today blog for women.

News

News

Do You Follow the Liturgical Calendar?

Observers weigh in on why they do or don’t follow the church year.

News

Go Figure

Recent stats on politics, evolution, and ministry.

News

School Choice Programs Snowball

Forty-one states introduce or pass new programs.

News

Postal Hike for Nonprofits Eyed, Pro-Life Group Scrutinized, and More News

Important developments in the church and the world.

News

Trading Spaces: Inner City Helps the Suburbs

Suburban poor change the direction of ministry.

Research: Rich God, Poor God

New studies are examining the relationship between religious attitudes and economic inequality.

News

Quotation Marks

Recent remarks on Japan, women in ministry, and more.

News

Interpretation Sparks a Grave Theology Debate

Apologist’s questioning of Matthew 27 creates theological war of words.

News

Archaeology in Turkey: Major Finds in Asia Minor

But researchers say Turkish government is shutting them out.

News

Missionary Money: Easier to Give, Worth Less than Ever

The new challenges of missions donations.

Reviews

Books to Note

Short reviews of ‘Gospel Wakefulness,’ ‘Union with Christ,’ and ‘The Gospel of Matthew.’

Review

Location, Location, Location

Particular places shape the biblical story, and each Christian life.

Excerpt

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Many who assume they understand the gospel fail to actually apply its riches to their lives.

The Rhetoric of Chastity: Making Abstinence Sexy

Communications expert Christine Gardner reveals what makes abstinence campaigns work.

Q & A: Frank Wolf on Liberty for the Captives

The congressman pleads for a passionate American commitment to international religious freedom.

Wilson’s Bookmarks

Brief reviews of ‘Faith No More,’ ‘Inquiring About God,’ and ‘Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns.’

Review

Wasted Charity

Why the ‘compassion industry’ is not helping the poor. A review of ‘Toxic Charity’

Views

The Defining Issue of the 2012 Presidential Race?

Observers consider what Christians should prioritize in the upcoming election.

Our Secret African Heritage

How we can remember our big family history.

Intercultural Fiesta Fail

‘We are all alike!’ doesn’t fly in a fly-infested hut in El Salvador.

Editorial

Fighting Famine Isn’t Enough

Some 2,000 Somalis die of starvation daily. Drought isn’t the reason.

Readers Write

Readers respond to the September issue.

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