Category Archives: History

Hannah More Biography

Posted on 19 December 2014 by Islwyn

The website Breakpoint is promoting a recent biography of Hannah More. Her grave is just up the road from where I live.  Breakpoint think she is much forgotten. “You see,” says Eric Metaxas, “Hannah More is one of those people … Continue reading →

Posted in Biographies, Books & Book Reviews, Christian Mission, Faith & Works, Gospel, History, Injustice, Suffering | Comments Off on Hannah More Biography

Is Martin Luther King’s Dream Still Alive?

Posted on 5 September 2013 by Islwyn

I posted on Martin Luther King Day back in January. The 28th of last month was the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s now famous speech. The BBC reported that President Obama said that, “”When you are talking about Dr … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Faith & Works, Forgiveness, Gospel, History, Injustice, Jesus | Comments Off on Is Martin Luther King’s Dream Still Alive?

Noah’s Flood & Ancient Mythologies

Posted on 26 June 2013 by Islwyn

Says J. Warner Wallace, “There are many reasons to trust the Old Testament. It is verified repeatedly by archaeology, filled with fulfilled prophecy and data consistent with modern observations, and was transmitted with the utmost care and precision. Compared to … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Archaeology, Bible, History, Origins | Comments Off on Noah’s Flood & Ancient Mythologies

It Is ‘Martin Luther King’s Day Today

Posted on 21 January 2013 by Islwyn

“More than 40 years ago, on August 28, 1963, a quarter million people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial. They marched here for the cause of civil rights. And that day they heard Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his … Continue reading →

Posted in Biographies, History, Injustice, Law of God, Suffering | Comments Off on It Is ‘Martin Luther King’s Day Today

Archaeology: The Bible And Samson

Posted on 16 August 2012 by Islwyn

“Israeli archaeologists recently discovered a coin dating from the 11th century before Christ. It depicted “a man with long hair fighting a large animal with a feline tail.” Ring any Old Testament bells? The coin was found near the Sorek … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Bible, History | Comments Off on Archaeology: The Bible And Samson

Would Martin Luther King Be Heard Today?

Posted on 17 January 2012 by Islwyn

Monday was Martin Luther King Day in the USA. But, would Martin Luther King be heard today? asks Dr. James Emery White. “Because we were created, there is value in each person. There is meaning and purpose to every life. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Biographies, History, Injustice, Law of God | Comments Off on Would Martin Luther King Be Heard Today?

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar & King David

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Islwyn

Back in the Spring of this year the BBC presented the controversial programme, ‘The Bible’s Buried Secrets’  featuring the equally controversial Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou of Exeter University. Archaelogist, Eilat Mazar, provides a balance and another side of the story: “The Biblical … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Bible, History | Comments Off on Archaeologist Eilat Mazar & King David

The Protestant Reformation began, 31 October 1517

Posted on 2 November 2011 by Islwyn

The 31st of October is recognised as ‘Reformation Day’  by some sections of the Christian church and even a national holiday in some areas of Germany. The protests that were publicly nailed to the Wittenberg Cathedral door on October 31 … Continue reading →

Posted in Biographies, Faith & Works, History, Saved by Faith, Saved By Grace | Comments Off on The Protestant Reformation began, 31 October 1517