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Sep 7, 202210 min read

Less than half of Australians believe Jesus existed: Here’s what 12 top historians think

Whatever else you may think of him, to be uncertain of Jesus’ very existence is absurd.

Aug 22, 20224 min read

Professor Stuart Piggin: Revivals Past and Present in Australia

One of Australia’s most prominent Christian historians, Professor Stuart Piggin, recently sat down with Kurt Mahlburg to share about the Chr

Jul 27, 202212 min read

From Indian Import to Local Enterprise: How Chinese Buddhism became uniquely ‘Chinese’

This essay seeks to determine both the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of Buddhist development in China.

Jan 9, 202225 min read

CS Lewis and The Inklings: The Memories of Lewis' Secretary, Walter Hooper

This paper contains priceless memories of the time Walter Hooper spent with two great men who were lions of the Christian faith.

Nov 2, 202112 min read

Was Islam a "unique new deal" for women in the 7th century?

This essay examines the proposition that, comparatively speaking, Islam presented a unique new opportunity for women in the 7th century.

Oct 23, 202118 min read

Was Adolf Hitler the total master of the Third Reich, or was he a ‘weak dictator’?

Adolf Hitler was the central figure of the regime, although still just as dependent on structural factors as anyone else.

Sep 7, 202112 min read

The Renaissance: 'Golden Age' or 'Cultural Fashion'?

The belief that, particularly in terms of philosophy and religion, the Renaissance marked a break with medieval culture on the path...

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