Theology and Classics
Should women be allowed at university? The nearly unanimous verdict of humanity until the twentieth century was: most certainly not, not even as students. In the 17th century there was one notable exception: Anna Maria van Schurman. At the time, the Academie van Vriesland was one of the most influential universities in the Protestant world. …
The last ‘Knysna elephant’ may not be a proper Knysna elephant. Compare pictures and judge for yourself. Nearly all Knysna elephants were butchered by hunters before 1920. By that time there were possibly 7 left. Towards the end of the 20th century, in 1996, the population was reported to be functionally extinct, with only a …
Did you know that St Nicolas day was once the start of an evil abuse, called the “boy bishop”? On the 6th of December a boy from the choristers or the local grammar school was chosen to be ‘bishop’. He dressed up like one, with staff and miter, plus friends as ‘priests’ to match. This …
All Hallows Eve 2024 is nearly upon us. A suitable time to reflect on the state of the western church. Where has existentialist theology brought us? Back to pagan religion, if Harvard University is any indication. Monday evenings worship at the Harvard Memorial Chapel, the campus church of Harvard University, tells us all about it: …
My longtime friend the Rev. Raeburn Cameron-Smith has passed from this life to be with Christ. We had a fellowship in the gospel for many years, for which both of us have expressed our thankfulness. Today was his memorial service in Australia. With fondness I recall his biblical preaching, aimed at expounding the Word of …
Hoe kun je weten of je een kind van het verbond bent dat in de hemel komt? Uit de Bijbel is immers duidelijk dat er mensen zijn die doorgaan voor christen, maar toch niet gered zijn. Onder het oude verbond waren er Joden die ondanks het verbond toch onder Gods oordeel vielen. Niet iedereen die …
From an evolutionist perspective mankind should not exist anymore. We are genetically moving downhill with 62 random mutations added per new generation. In this episode we have a conversation with Dr Don Batten, former CEO and senior scientist with Creation Ministries. Don is a horticulturalist, with a PhD from Sydney University, in New South Whales …
In this conversation with Dr Ralph Martin we discuss the life changing impact of the Word of God. The reverse is also true. Most problems in the Church are related to how one views the Bible. Meet a Catholic professor who believes that we have an inerrant Bible that contains the Word of God. Dr …
Dr David Daintree is director of the Christopher Dawson Centre for Cultural Studies in Australia. In this conversation we discuss the state of Western civilisation and its important features, perhaps the most important one that it is grounded in a material and spiritual reality that cannot be changed by our perception and only ignored to …
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Hugh Owen was raised in a highly succesful and well connected family. His father, Sir David Owen, was the first assistent secretary general of the United Nations and also the first chairman of Planned Parenthood international. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his achievements. In short, with a secular mother in the mix, …
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This summer I had the priviledge of visiting the lovely town of Marburg in Germany. Having been at the Wartburg Castle earlier, I continued to follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth of Thuringia and Martin Luther. Both have an important connection to Marburg as well. Elizabeth founded a Franciscan hospital, which continued to be administered …
Dit weekend heb ik geschreven over de frustratie die veel zusters terecht kunnen hebben in onze tijd. Zie het Reformatorisch Dagblad. Daarom heb ik voor jullie, vaders, een speciale boodschap:
How a chance visit to a cathedral during your holidays as a seventeen year old can be the start of a spiritual journey that ultimately takes you into exile, but serving Christ and spreading a message of truth, hope and love. In the latest Bible Time podcast we listen to the fascinating story of Rod …
Wat hebben anderhalve man en een paardekop met de ideologie van onze tijd te maken? Is de grondslag van de studentenvereniging CSFR een vroom fabeltje uit een premoderne tijd? Geloven we het nog of functioneert het eigenlijk niet meer, vanwege de revoluties in het wetenschappelijk denken, de maatschappij en hoe we seksualiteit zijn gaan zien? …
Kunnen we Gods wil nog kennen in een postmoderne wereld? Gedachten vanuit het belijden der Kerk. Daarover hoop ik woensdagmiddag te spreken op de jaarvergadering van de Confessionele Beweging in Friesland. Het is een unieke bijeenkomst: in samenwerking met de Gereformeerde Bond, waarbij beide besturen u van harte uitnodigen om de bijeenkomst bij te wonen. …