Tributes

Thoughts on
CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE

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Christian Eloquence: Franklin I. ‘Chris’ Gamwell (1937-2023)

It wasn't the inspiring speech given by the Master of Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge that set the tone for the movie Chariots of...

3 min

TRIBUTES

St. Lawrence—No Joke

Today, August 10, is the Feast Day of St. Lawrence (or “Laurence”), Deacon and Martyr, patron saint of cooks, chefs, librarians,...

12 min

TRIBUTES

Rest in Peace, David Martin (1929-2019)

I’ve only just heard that my latter-day mentor in the sociology of religion, David Martin, passed away last month. I confess that I...

3 min

TRIBUTES

Who Is Ready?

Last week I preached at the funeral of Evelyn Bodner, 19-year-old daughter of good friends in Moncton, New Brunswick. With the family’s...

3 min

EVANGELICALISM

In Memoriam: Ian S. Rennie

Ian was one of those scholars who perhaps know more than they can handle. (Others of us, of course, know less than we seem to.) His...

2 min

TRIBUTES

A Lesson in Integrity & Self-Possession from…a Movie Star

Vancouver’s film industry has suffered the last while because of changes in our provincial government’s support. As someone who has...

4 min

ETHICS

Remembering C.S.L.

Many Americans look back today to the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. I was too young for the event to have any impact on me,...

1 min

ETHICS

In the Wake of All Saints Day: Whom Do You Nominate?

Who has been saintly in your life? Who has been an example of holiness, of goodness, of devotion, of serious purpose, of pure and loving...

Larry W. Hurtado Retires at New College, Edinburgh: A Tribute to a War Buddy

5 min

TRIBUTES

Larry W. Hurtado Retires at New College, Edinburgh: A Tribute to a War Buddy

Larry W. Hurtado retired last week from his post as Professor of New Testament Language, Literature and Theology at New College, the...

3 min

EVANGELICALISM

John R. W. Stott (1921-2011): We'll Miss You, Uncle John

John Stott died today, aged 90. He had withdrawn from almost all public life for some years, but it is still sad to think of him gone....

2 min

TRIBUTES

A. Yvonne Stackhouse (1936-2011): Striving for Better

My mother passed away today–quietly, I’m glad to report–in suburban Chicago. We knew for some time that she was dying and we are glad to...

3 min

DISCIPLESHIP

In Memory of Clark Pinnock: A Ruthless Theologian

I published a version of the following article in tribute to Clark H. Pinnock on the occasion of his retirement some years ago. Clark...

2 min

HOLIDAYS

Canada: A Good Place to Live

It’s Canada Day up here, and we’re all busy (once we’ve enjoyed a good sleep-in) doing what Canadians do to celebrate our country, which...

5 min

TRIBUTES

John G. Stackhouse (1935-2006): A Life Abundantly Lived

John 10:10b: “I have come that they might have life, and have it abundantly.” Here at Regent College’s Summer School, I was asked...

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TRIBUTES

Reginald Bibby, Officer of the Order of Canada

I’ve just returned from a weekend consultation with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada as the EFC sets up an exciting new research arm....

3 min

EVANGELICALISM

Jerry Falwell, Father of the Religious Right

The Reverend Jerry Falwell has gone to his reward. He departs this life with a significant résumé in public life. And if it weren’t for...

3 min

CHURCH

Hail to the Faithful of Your Church and Mine!

Some Christians get a lot of recognition for what they do. Some write bestselling books. Others lead impressive organizations. Some...

2 min

MUSIC

Steve Bell: One of Canada's Best

Steve Bell has won two of Canada’s Grammy Awards, known as the Junos. Yet most Canadians, let alone people from other countries, haven’t...

2 min

MULTICULTURALISM

My Favourite Muslim: Irshad Manji

If you don’t know about Irshad Manji, author of The Trouble with Islam Today, then you probably should. Her website is here. Irshad is a...

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Thoughts on CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE

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CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE