Category Archives: Church History
Commemorating William Booth
Born on April 10, 1829, William Booth along with his wife Catherine, founded the Salvation Army. Booth was born in Nottingham, England and spent his early years apprenticed to a pawnbroker, giving him the opportunity to see poverty firsthand. He … Continue reading
Celebrating the First American Saint Patrick’s Day
According to an article at the Christianity.com website, the first American celebration of St. Patrick’s Day was held in 1737 and was sponsored by the Charitable Irish Society of Boston. As you know, there have been a great many celebrations … Continue reading
Visiting the Billy Graham Library
While recently in Charlotte, North Carolina for the annual American Theological Library Association meetings, I had the delightful opportunity to visit the nearby Billy Graham Library. I do realize that visiting libraries while traveling is not something that all of … Continue reading
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A Heart Strangely Warmed
John Wesley had been struggling with despair. He worried that he should leave the ministry. The faith he did have seemed weak and of little comfort. When he confided this to his friend Peter Böhler, a leader in the Moravian … Continue reading
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New Books in Theology and Church History
Here are recent additions in the areas of church history and theology…enjoy! BR50 .W398 2009. WENDELL BERRY AND RELIGION : HEAVEN’S EARTHLY LIFE EDITED BY JOEL JAMES SHUMAN AND L. ROGER OWENS. Culture of the land. University Press of Kentucky, … Continue reading
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Web Resources: Two Online Indices for Classical Studies
This week I thought I would highlight two resources that help researchers to utilize two book collections which emphasize classical studies. The first, Paulys Realencyclopädie der classischen Altertumswissenschaft, is available in print in the Stamps Library but this website helps … Continue reading
Reformation Day
Despite another better known celebration that occurs today, October 31 is also celebrated as Reformation Day – being a commemoration of the date of October 31, 1517 that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle … Continue reading
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New Books: Church History, Theology and Assorted Others
This list is a bit of a mixture – but hopefully you’ll find something new and of interest this week! Blessings to you this week … BX7321.3 .E83. 2 vols. EVANGELICALISM & THE STONE-CAMPBELL MOVEMENT EDITED BY WILLIAM R. BAKER; … Continue reading
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New Books: Denominational Studies, Church History, Spiritual Formation, Theology
BX9.5.P45 P46 2010. PENTECOSTALISM AND CHRISTIAN UNITY : ECUMENICAL DOCUMENTS AND CRITICAL ASSESSMENTS EDITED BY WOLFGANG VONDEY. Pickwick Publications, c2010. BX290 .A27 2003. ABBA : THE TRADITION OF ORTHODOXY IN THE WEST : FESTSCHRIFT FOR BISHOP KALLISTOS (WARE) OF DIOKLEIA … Continue reading
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Friday Recommendation: World Changers Exhibit at APU
APU Special Collections, in partnership with the Legacy Foundation, is hosting a very special exhibit that highlights 21 “World Changers” – Christians who have made a difference in the world. The exhibit includes letters, manuscripts, rare books, photographs, and even … Continue reading
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James L. Stamps Theological Library 