Monday, August 8, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity in the Middle East.
Contributors
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis is an author, historian, professor, and speaker at 1517. After receiving his Ph.D. in History from the University of St. Andrews, Dr. van Voorhis spent 11 years teaching history and political thought at Concordia University, Irvine. He is now the 1517 Academy Dean. He also spends his time writing for 1517 and hosting/producing podcasts including the Soul of Christianity and the Christian History Almanac. Dan is married to Beth Anne, and they have two sons, Coert and Raymond.
The Christian History Almanac
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CHA Weekend Edition — Eugene Peterson: A Man with a Message
Weekend Edition for August 6-7, 2022
Friday, August 5, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember Thomas McCrie Sr and the sometimes confusing labyrinthine Scottish church.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember the Chautauqua camps that blended sacred and secular mass culture in the 19th century.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the Renaissance Martyr: Etienne Dolet.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Today on the Almanac, Dan tells the story of the assassination of Henry III, the King of France, during the French Wars of Religion.
Monday, August 1, 2022
Today on the Almanac, Dan is back and heads to the mailbag.
The CHA Interview: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Will Ryan
Weekend Edition for July 30-31, 2022
Friday, July 29, 2022
Today on the Almanac: The legacy of Wilberforce.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Today on the Almanac: A Second Crusade.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Today on the Almanac: A Pope Deposed.
Church Fathers: Origen, the Humble Teacher
Origen is wrong about stuff, but he had the foresight to say that if he was wrong, he was open to correction.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Today on the Almanac: The Rise of the Islamic Empire and Withering of Christendom.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Today on the Almanac: The Closing of the Council of Nicea.
The CHA Interview: The Evangelical Church with Walt Harrah
Weekend Edition for July 23-24, 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022
Today on the Almanac: A Catholic Rules Jerusalem.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Today on the Almanac: The Roman Inquisition.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Today on the Almanac: The Great Schism.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Today on the Almanac: Martin Luther and Scripture Alone.
Monday, July 18, 2022
Today on the Almanac: The Fire of Rome and the Beginning of Christian Persecution.
The CHA Interview: The Presbyterian Church in America with Sam Pepke
Weekend Edition for July 16-17, 2022
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember Claude Fleury and his role in both educational reform and church history.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we reflect on the life of Joy Davidman.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we talk about Erasmus, the Reformation, and Textual Criticism.
Monday, July 11, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag.
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