Over the years the Vatican has become home to much of the world’s greatest art. Popes from 1506 to the present collected mankind’s expressions of creativity, hired painters and sculptors, and tried to chronicle man’s search for meaning. From Julius II’s purchase of Laoccoon and his Sons (1506) to Paul VI’s Collection of Modern Religious Art (begun […]
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Review: John Owen by Simonetta Carr
The English civil war was a complicated time of tragic events and fascinating historical figures. One of the most peaceful and appealing of these historical figures was John Owen, a brilliant Puritan theologian who was respected by both kings and commoners. He was beloved because of his godliness, kindness, and great wisdom. In this book […]
Review: Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey
Few books have been recommended to me as highly as Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey. This book about Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity more than lives up to its reputation. I suppose the whole premise of Total Truth is summed up in this thought: “Redemption is not just about being saved from sin, […]
Review: The 40 Most Influential Christians by Daryl Aaron
For over 20 centuries, Christian thinkers have been struggling to understand the meaning of the Bible and its relationship to life. Yes, the message of the Bible is simple. As Karl Barth, one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century summed up, the Christian faith is simply this: “Jesus loves me, this I […]
Review: Anselm of Canterbury by Simonetta Carr
Anselm, born just south of the Alps in 1033, was a studious lad who loved the Lord. He wanted to become a monk, but his father had other plans for him. Even when his youthful prayers to become ill were answered, the abbot refused to take him against his father’s wishes. Eventually Anselm left home, […]