1602 HT: www.christianity.com Imagine becoming the best Hebrew scholar in your nation without once speaking to a Jew. That is what John Lightfoot did. He may never even have seen a Jew, for they were barred from England until late in his life. John Lightfoot was born on this day, March 29, 1602 in an England which…
687 HT: Dan Graves A lowly shepherd named Cuthbert became a monk after he had a vision in which he saw the soul of the Celtic missionary Aidan carried to heaven by angels. In entering the church, he was influenced by one of his playmates, who prophesied that one day he would become a bishop.…
Today I was privileged to be asked to take part in the first in a new series of short podcasts by my friend and colleague Ramone McKenzie.
1525 HT: Dan Graves When Conrad Grebel arrived at St. Gall Switzerland, on this day March 25, 1525, he began to speak on the need for repentance and baptism. Hundreds turned out to hear him preach and over the next few months, he baptized five hundred. What was significant about this was that most of them had already…
Mike Judge is the Pastor of Chorlton Evangelical Church in Manchester, England and is also Editor of Evangelical Times
1899 HT: Dan Graves Throughout 1898 and the early part of 1899 Robert Koldewey reconnoitered the ancient city of Babylon. A brilliant architect and archaeologist, he knew he was to be appointed to head the digging. The German Oriental Society was picking up the tab and outfitting the expedition in full. The real work began after…