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Excerpt: The Christian Roots of Zionism

Shalom Goldman.

20th century Jewish aspirations for a revived national home were supported by three centuries of Christian enthusiasm—bolstered by biblical literalism—for the return of the Jews to "their land." In this excerpt from the newly-released Zeal for Zion, Shalom Goldman traces the Christian roots of Zionism.

Giving RD The Finger?

Louis A. Ruprecht.

In a recent Christian Century feature presenting the reading habits of some “expert observers of the religion scene,” one expert added a curious disclaimer to his mention of RD.

It’s Not a Debate: The Christian Century Fails to Advance Discussion on Abortion

Daniel Schultz.

There is nothing to be gained by presenting the issue of abortion as an argument in which each side has equal weight. They don’t—even if one side is shouting louder and making threats.

The Christian Century is Dead

Becky Garrison.

What happens when the flagship vehicle for mainline Protestant voices starts to falter?