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David Furse-Roberts
Nov 2815 min read
The conviction politician: What are we to make of the political legacy of Rev Fred Nile, as he turns 90?
For half a century, Rev Fred Nile's contribution to faith and politics was pronounced, and his legacy is worthy of appreciation.
Abigail Jack
Nov 2510 min read
Why did the Reformation succeed where other 'heretical' movements had failed?
Protestant Reformers achieved more success than their predecessors due to various factors that facilitated the spread of their 'heresies.'
Trinity Westlake
Oct 319 min read
How Synoptic Messiahship Influences Gospel Reading
The Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke document three similar accounts of Jesus’ life, ministry, and Messiahship.
David Furse-Roberts
Oct 2520 min read
Edmund Burke’s Legacy in Australian Politics: An Essay
Accepting the Edmund Burke Award in London in November 2016, John Howard paid homage to the eighteenth-century Anglo-Irish statesman.
Caleb Shaw
Oct 106 min read
Reformation to Revolution? An Essay on Protestantism and the Scientific Revolution
How did religious reform shape scientific progress? The intriguing link between Protestantism and the Scientific Revolution.
Abigail Jack
Oct 811 min read
Unravelling the Complexity of Feudalism in Medieval Europe
In medieval Europe, feudalism lacked full systematic consistency due to its traditions-based customs rather than legal frameworks.
Caleb Shaw
Sep 145 min read
Martin Luther: Whether One May Flee From Deadly Plague
It was in the late summer of 1527, when a wave of bubonic plague struck the university city of Wittenberg, in Saxony.
Trinity Westlake
Sep 54 min read
Rosendo Salvado's Missions Work in Australia
Rosendo Salvado was a Spanish Benedictine monk, missionary and author. He was the son of Peter Salvado and his wife Francisca Rotea.
Abigail Jack
Jul 1814 min read
Necromancy in Medieval Christendom: A History
The Necromancy of Christendom in the Middle Ages was immersed in a multitude of different conversations regarding the nature of the cosmos.
Trinity Westlake
Jan 22, 202312 min read
The French Revolution, the Church and the Reign of Terror
The French Revolution was a chaotic, bloody, and incredibly complicated mess—for both the Church and the people of France.
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