George MacDonald’s Christian vision comes through clearly in “Sir Gibbie,” a wondrous tale of a mute boy.
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MacDonald’s Loving Vision of Christ
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When Christianity Becomes a Money Cult
A new book, “The Money Cult: Capitalism, Christianity, and the Unmaking of the American Dream,” brings to mind Howard Nemerov’s poem “Boom!” The book’s author argues that prosperity theology is not an aberration but was present from the beginning of American Puritanism.
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“Jane Eyre” as Lenten Meditation
In Jane’s battle with St. John Rivers, we have material that helps us understand the true meaning of Lent.
