Is it Fair to Think of Christianity as a Western Religion?

In academic circles and in western society more broadly, there is currently a lot of antipathy toward the western intellectual tradition...

Why think the Gospels are historically reliable?

Craig S. Keener, PhD.

Nov 2, 2021

Why think the Gospels are historically reliable?

Many factors should predispose us to take the Gospels as historically reliable sources for Jesus. First, they take the form of...

Who was Athanasius, and why is he a central figure in the history of Christianity?

Joel Elowsky, Ph.D.

Sep 20, 2021

Who was Athanasius, and why is he a central figure in the history of Christianity?

Athanasius of Alexandria (ca. 297-373) was bishop of the see of Alexandria from 328 to his death in 373. He often is referred to by the...

What is the Trinity, and why is it so important to Christians?

Donald Fairbairn, Ph.D.

Sep 6, 2021

What is the Trinity, and why is it so important to Christians?

Many non-Christians, and likely many Christians as well, are baffled by the Christian concept of the Trinity. We wonder how God can be...

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