The Affair of the Sausages: Huldrych Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli once scandalized Catholic authorities by eating sausages during Lent.
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them:
Missionaries to China Trying a Different Approach: Michele Ruggieri & Matteo Ricci
16th century missionaries to China Ruggieri & Ricci learned Chinese, wore Chinese robes, and did not insist that western cultural values were a part of learning the Gospel.
The Reformation’s African Ties: Abba Mika’el & Martin Luther
Martin Luther was thrilled to find theological connections with Abba Mika’el – a deacon from Ethiopia. They saw unity in their Christian faith looking backwards and forwards.
Speaking with the Spirit Whatever the Price: Anne Hutchinson
Anne Hutchinson shared the good news of the Gospel in the mid-17th century even though it was different from the dominant understanding. Ultimately, she was banished.
Faith Can Take You All Over the World: Mary Fisher
Mary Fisher was an illiterate, uneducated 17th century English indentured servant when she heard George Fox preach. As a dedicated Quaker, she called out her pastor, challenged students at a seminary, and risked her life to preach in America.
How do We Praise & Pray?: Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila teaches us about prayer by using the metaphor of watering a garden.
Sharing a Church in the Holy Land Gets Complicated
Six different denominations vie for space at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem – sometimes with violence.
Sin Boldly: Martin Luther
Sin, but don’t cover it up. Believe in Christ more than the power of sin.
A Minister During the American Revolution: Rev. James Caldwell
Rev. Caldwell did more than preach and baptize – he went into debt to help soldiers and civilians get food and clothes.