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In light of Prof. von Hoffman's stunning (but all too familiar) revisionist historiography, I thought it might be helpful to highlight an argument for the inerrancy of Scripture that I had not heard until Warfield--who else?--brought it to my attention: "[Jesus'] testimony is that whatever stands...

Professor Tales von Hoffman, of the University of Copelia-Bratwurst, shocked the historical world last night by claiming that Hitler never existed. `A careful study of 20th century documents indicates that Hitler never actually existed but was simply a literary-theological type of the actor,...

My wife likes Isobel Kuhn and so, after 10 years of marriage, I've just read 'By Searching', the first volume of her autobiography. It tells the story from her going to college to her leaving for China. I feared it would be a kind of Christianised 'Anne of Green Gables'. If I'm honest it's a bit...

Am I the only one in thinking that Carl protests a little bit too much about Lady Gaga? She seems to make more appearances on the Ref 21 blog than Iain D Campbell.

Recently, a fellow historian at another Christian institution commented to me about the growing number of Presbyterian prophets who make their reputations on the back of bashing evangelicalism, while at the same time being dependent upon the publishing houses and market of evangelicalism to sell...

In the Lord's gracious providence, I recently had the opportunity to travel with my family to my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina to participate in the ordination service of a dear friend (a thrilling experience, by the way). While escaping the 17+ inches of snow that fell on Philadelphia, I...

Ever wondered what really constitute the cultural differences between Europe and America? It is often said that one is more secular than the other. After all, compare this American pastor with this European self-help guru . Of course, the difference is also sometimes seen in terms of the Americans...

Yes, you're thinking about Valentine's Day. But, before you know it, the snow will melt, the temperatures will climb above freezing, spring will be here, and pomp and circumstance will fill the air. What will you get for grads? I have just the book to recommend. I just came back from speaking at...

Seeing Levy's expose of Trueman's alleged greed led me to call my old friend to hear his side of the story. His claim is that, upon arrival at Paddington, Levy took him not to the greasy spoon breakfast place he usually frequents in the Smoke but to a rather trendy wine bar. There, the barman, one...

I have just finished reading Chris Braun's book, When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search (Moody). I thoroughly recommend it. Even if you are not involved in a search, or are not being searched, this book defines what ought to be central. Every pastor and potential search committee should get hold...