Tolkien: Man Behind the Myth
At odds with his world, he created another.
Martyrs of Free Speech
In the face of resurgent Islam, the blood of the ninth-century Cordoban martyrs poses a pressing question to Christians.
When did Christianity reach the British Isles, and how did it get there?
Steven Gertz answers your questions
When and why did the custom of conducting altar calls begin?
Steven Gertz answers your questions
Top Ten Stories of 2003 … with a Christian History Twist
Here is our review of “the Christian history that made the stories that made the news.”
What is the pre-Christian history of the baptismal ceremony?
What is the origin of the anchor as a Christian symbol, and why do we no longer use it?
CH editors answer your questions
Why did early Christians shun high office?
Was the phrase “he descended into hell” always part of the Apostles’ Creed, or was it introduced later? And how have Christians interpreted it over time?
CH editors answer your questions.
The Ageless Drama of the Passion
Watching Gibson’s film, we are transported 600 years back in time to a medieval art form.