Woman Is the Glory of Man
by Peter J. LeithartThe gift of the woman transforms the man from a waterless waste into the human equivalent of the garden of God. Continue Reading »
Prone to Wander
by Dustin MesserWhile the plight of man is to wander, the mission of God is to place. Yes, the Israelites are sinful and deserve no home, but God is merciful and eager to pursue them. Continue Reading »
The Science of Adam
by Kenneth KempTheology seems to require a “first parent” of the human race. How does that square with recent findings?
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Doubts About William Lane Craig’s Creation Account
by Peter J. LeithartIt’s doubtful that Craig’s minimalist creation account can nourish the Evangelical imagination or sustain Christian orthodoxy. Continue Reading »
The Historical Adam
by William Lane CraigWhat historical claims does the Bible make about Adam and Eve? And is belief in a historical Adam and Eve compatible with the scientific evidence? In order to avoid the pitfalls of reading contemporary science into the biblical texts, it is best to treat these questions separately. Only after having . . . . Continue Reading »
Heaven Is a Concert Hall
by Peter J. LeithartThe Spirit won’t stop until all creation is heavenized, until all things unite in praise. Continue Reading »
Lot at the Doorway
by Peter J. LeithartGenesis encourages us to mimic the faith of Abraham, but it also includes Lot as a foil. Continue Reading »
Reclaiming Paradox
by Hans BoersmaModern understandings of creation are Manichaean in propensity. Continue Reading »
Justify the Ways of Eve
by Veronica ClarkeA review of Tom Dulack’s Paradise Lost, playing now in New York. Continue Reading »
The Christian Way
by Evangelicals and Catholics TogetherChristians freely obey Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. “Come,” he beckons, “follow me.” Being a Christian requires more than intellectual or moral agreement with Christian teachings. Christ asks for our love and loyalty. Following him requires conversion, which leads to membership in . . . . Continue Reading »
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