Tag Archive for: history
The Making of the Western Mind Goes Back to the Cross, Says Author
By: Kristian Johnson
“To go almost on pilgrimages, to take the knee, to fill great civic centres, not just in the United States, but across the Western world. I would argue that there is nothing culturally given about this, it’s reflective of highly contingent trends that are so deep and ancient that ultimately, they go back 2000 years to that very primal image of a man tortured to death by an oppressive state apparatus. Jesus on the cross.” ~ Tom Holland
Australia’s Christian History Takes Centre Stage in New Book
By: Georgia Free
If you’ve listened to the podcast Australia’s Invisible History, you will already be familiar with The Outback Historian – Dr Paul Roe. Read more
The Story of Australia’s First Saint, Mary MacKillop, Children and The Poor
By: Annie Hamilton
The tiny face of the boy in the rowing boat was screwed up in timidity and fear. Read more
The History of Holden – Henry James Holden
By: Graham McDonald
“Holden is no more: General Motors announces the 164-year-old Aussie auto brand will be axed by the end of the year.” – Business Insider Australia 17 February 2020 Read more
The Haunting Questions Of “The Tattooist Of Auschwitz”
By: Akos Balogh
In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Read more
Jindi Cheese – World’s Best Cheese and It’s Aussie Christian Heritage
By: Vickie Janson
Although George only ever moved 5kms from his birthplace in Jindivick, East Gippsland, his life is characterised by some very big moves. A farmer and earthmover turned world champion cheesemaker, George’s life is synonymous with the breaking of new ground. Read more
Do You Know the Coca-Cola Story and the Christian Connection?
By: Graham McDonald
The flowing copperplate script with red and white colours is a logo that is recognisable around the world. Its success is due to Asa Candler, whose primary motivation in all he attempted was to be faithful to God through his stewardship. Read more
The History of Revival
By: yesHeis
What does it mean to make history? Nelson Mandela, Michael Jordan, Pelé, Mother Teresa, and Albert Einstein are all names which are instantly recognisable to many of us.
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Christianity is Global, Only Because Regular People Have Said ‘Yes’ to God
By: Clare Bruce
With sweeping footage from across the globe, stories from across history, interviews with expert theologians, and a soundtrack to move the heart, Karl Faase is hoping to re-ignite the Australian church’s passion for missions and evangelism. Read more