Imperial Commune

by Peter J. Leithart

The land beast of Revelation 13 functions as the “commune Asiae,” in charge of the imperial cult. Continue Reading »

28 Feb 2015 0

Confessionalization and Investiture

by Peter J. Leithart

Confessionalization lead to professionalization; professionalization to assertions of state power. Continue Reading »

27 Feb 2015 0

Temptation of Tribalism

by Peter J. Leithart

Faced with aggressive secularism and postmodern fragmentation, Christians are tempted to go tribal. We must recognize that it is a temptation. Continue Reading »

27 Feb 2015 0

Sectarian Rome

by Peter J. Leithart

The Reformers positioned themselves as catholics against the “sect” of Rome. Continue Reading »

26 Feb 2015 0

Communitarian Puritan

by Peter J. Leithart

A new study of Puritan William Perkins. Continue Reading »

26 Feb 2015 0

Truth or Tribalism?

by Peter J. Leithart

Liberal indifference and sectarianism are two sides of the same coin. Continue Reading »

25 Feb 2015 0

Be What We Are

by Peter J. Leithart

Ecumenical efforts follow the pattern of Christian sanctification: Be what you are. Continue Reading »

25 Feb 2015 0

Division Breeds Diversion

by Peter J. Leithart

Our divisions keep us from our mission. Continue Reading »

25 Feb 2015 0

Making Church Visible

by Peter J. Leithart

For the Reformers, the “invisible” church was a standard to which the visible church should conform. Continue Reading »

25 Feb 2015 0

Witness of Abstinence

by Peter J. Leithart

The Rechabites are commended for their adherence to ancestral tradition. Continue Reading »

24 Feb 2015 0