Category Archives: Historiography

There Were No Golden Ages of Church History

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

How often have you heard people lament that these days are not like the “good old days”? Perceptions of the past state of the world or Christianity are often skewed, reflecting the selective memories of individuals or the selective reading … Continue reading →

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Understanding Postmodernism

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

Postmodernism affects everything it touches, often in ways of which we are not aware. Its effects on the writing of history are to make history inaccessible to all but a few academic elites, or to reinterpret history in the image … Continue reading →

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Rationality and Irrationality in History

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

Have you ever read history and wonder, “What in the world were these people thinking?” Have you ever been tempted to question the sanity and rationality of an historical figure? In his essay, “Interpretation, Rationality and Truth” (in Visions of … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Christian Views in Writing History

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

What difference does being a Christian historian make? George Marsden suggests three things that Christian perspectives do not mean. First, Christian perspectives on academic topics will not change everything, but it will change some things. Important areas of thought regarding … Continue reading →

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