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Common Places: Andrew Fulford on Jesus and Pacifism
PhD candidate and author Andrew Fulford discusses his new book Jesus and Pacifism: An Exegetical and Historical Investigation. What does it mean to love our enemies? Does Jesus affect our view of war? Highlights (1:30) Andrew’s church background. (4:00) the six key arguments for pacifism. (10:00) what is natural law and how does it answer…
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VIDEO: Pillars in Practice I: Why Should Christians Study Pagan Philosophy?
Many Christians question the value of pagan philosophy as a useful tool for Christian theology; at best, they think, it can serve as a foil to show the dead ends that a false worldview leads to. But most of the Christian theological tradition leaned heavily on the insights of Plato and Aristotle. In this video,…
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“Covenant” and Polity in the Thought of the Early Reformers
This article by Simon P. Kennedy of the University of Queensland appeared in the February issue of our Ad Fontes magazine. To subscribe to receive full issues in your inbox, click here. The idea of “covenant” is prominent in Reformed political thought. Indeed, early Reformed thinkers who wrote about politics often used the concept of covenant to illustrate…
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VIDEO: Pillars in Practice II: Does the Bible Teach the Trinity?
The doctrine of the Trinity is a case in point of how, even for Protestants, we cannot just go straight to Scripture and bypass the historic teaching and theological reflection of the Church. Recent renewed controversies over the Trinity among evangelicals highlight this danger. But how do we make sure we are giving the right…
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Brad Littlejohn Presents the Vision for Davenant House
In this new video, Davenant President Brad Littlejohn explains the vision for our Davenant House study center and summer programs, which this year will be taught by Dr. Alastair Roberts. With Protestantism celebrating her 500th birthday this year, what should be a celebration has become for many instead an occasion for worried introspection. How much life…
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Common Places: Simon Kennedy on Religious Freedom
PhD Candidate Simon Kennedy discusses the protection of religious expression in the post-Christian west and how different periods of history have viewed liberty of worship. He also explains how different understandings of the doctrine of the fall have influenced Christian views of political theology.
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Richard Hooker on Festival Days
Richard Hooker on Festival Days Translated/modernized by W. Bradford Littlejohn from the text of Book V of Richard Hooker’s Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie. See original here. This is an article from the sixth issue of our journal Ad Fontes. If you’d like to receive the full issue, subscribe here. Book V.69: Of festival days and the natural…
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VIDEO: Pillars in Practice I: Why Should Christians Study Pagan Philosophy?
Many Christians question the value of pagan philosophy as a useful tool for Christian theology; at best, they think, it can serve as a foil to show the dead ends that a false worldview leads to. But most of the Christian theological tradition leaned heavily on the insights of Plato and Aristotle. In this video,…
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Davenant Latin Institute Summer and Fall Course Registration Now Open!
The Davenant Latin Institute, now entering its third year, is pleased to offer our fullest lineup yet of courses in theological Latin for all levels of ability. Our courses are structured to fit the busy schedules of seminarians, pastors, graduate students, and teachers, and are recognized for academic credit by institutions such as Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary,…
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Pragmatism and Principle: John Calvin and Female Government
Pragmatism and Principle: John Calvin and Female Government By David Talcott This is an article from the fifth issue of our journal Ad Fontes. Calvin’s views on women in government are not as notorious as John Knox’s. This is perhaps surprising given his strong, principled opposition to female rulers. In a letter to Sir William…
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