Anxious Bench

14 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Reformation Sermons Echo Modern Debates on Citizenship and Heritage · A historical analysis links 16th-century Zurich immigration sermons to contemporary US nativist rhetoric.
• Historian Philip Jenkins Releases New Book on US Empire and Christianity · Historian Philip Jenkins publishes 'American Empire, American Faith' to explore the deep ties between US imperialism and Christian history.
• Pentecostals Opposed Christian Cinema as Moral Danger · Early Pentecostal leaders condemned moving pictures as tools of moral degradation and idolatry.
• Adam Renberg Argues Christian Universities Must Transform Students Into Disciples · Adam Renberg argues Christian universities have an ethical obligation to transform students into disciples of Christ rather than merely training them for the status quo.
• New Biography Reveals Unseen Aspects of Abraham Kuyper's Life · Johan Snel's 'The Seven Lives of Abraham Kuyper' offers new insights into Kuyper's personal life and travels through extensive research.
• Historical Fiction Author Explores 16th-Century Spanish Galleon Life Through Archival Research · Author researches 16th-century Spanish galleon life for historical fiction project, citing archival documents and maritime texts
• The Rosicrucians: A 400-Year-Old Hoax Exposed · The Rosicrucians, a 17th-century secret society, were revealed as a hoax through forged texts and symbolic narratives.
• Exploring Christian Themes in The Beatles and Lou Reed's Music Through Personal Reflection · Author reflects on Christian themes in The Beatles and Lou Reed's 'Jesus' through personal and historical lenses
• Black Christian Historian Reflects on America's 250th Anniversary · Paul Thompson analyzes the complex legacy of the US founding through Christian, African American, and historical lenses.
• John Dee and Edward Kelley Channeled Angels to Invent the Enochian Language · Renaissance scholar John Dee and his colleague Edward Kelley claimed to receive angelic revelations that created the Enochian language.
• Critics Clash Over Nolan's Odyssey and the Misuse of Greek History · Scholars and critics debate Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of The Odyssey and the modern political appropriation of Greek history.
• Historian Lisa Clark Diller Reflects on Following Father's Vocation · Historian Lisa Clark Diller discusses how her upbringing influenced her choice to follow her father's vocational path despite gender norms.
• The Gospel of Barnabas: A 17th-Century Text on Deception and the Prophet Muhammad · A 17th-century analysis of the Gospel of Barnabas, a text claiming Jesus predicted Muhammad, explores themes of religious forgery.
• Evangelical Leaders Debate the Role of Investigative Journalism and Brand Management · Authors analyze the 'Evangelical Brand Image Crisis' through the lens of investigative reporting versus institutional reputation management.