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Hidden Treasure: Op Shop Unearths George Fife Angas’ 1726 Bible — and SA’s Spiritual Roots
Found in a humble donation bag, George Fife Angas’ 1726 Bible offers a vivid reminder of South Australia’s Christian heritage, and the faith that would renew our nation — if we let it.

Kurt Mahlburg
Sep 85 min read


The African activists who challenged colonial-era slavery in Lagos and the Gold Coast
When historians and the public think about the end of domestic slavery in west Africa, they often imagine colonial governors issuing decrees and missionaries working to end local traffic in enslaved people.

Dr Michael E. Odijie
Aug 225 min read


Beat-ups aside, Australian history has a future
Buried away in the correspondence columns of last week’s Sunday Age, a former history teacher’s letter “Where’s our history?” started an intense and confused debate about a “threat” by the national curriculum to Australian history in schools.

Dr Tony Taylor
Aug 64 min read


The Conception of Modern Israel
Despite being under constant siege, today’s nation of Israel is home to an ancient Hebrew culture to which Judaism, Christianity and Western civilisation owe an incalculable debt, writes David Furse-Roberts.

Dr David Furse-Roberts
Jun 24 min read


The Cause of the Wars: A Short Reflective Piece
The First World War, “the war to end all wars,” was really just the beginning. The Second World War wouldn’t have happened without the First World War.

Tahlia Field
Apr 242 min read


10 Reasons to Believe Easter Really Happened
Easter is not the celebration of a dead hero but a living Saviour. Everything hinges on whether Jesus really rose again.

Kurt Mahlburg
Apr 1613 min read


The Rise of Relativism in the West: From 'Absolute' to 'Relative'
New post-Enlightenment ideas moved faith, ethics and culture from the ‘absolute’ into the 'relative' category—the rise of relativism.

Trinity Westlake
Mar 2811 min read


Is Australia British? Multicultural Essentialism vs British Heritage
Australia’s political stability, social peace, and economic prosperity grew from deep roots in a British heritage.

Dr Stephen Chavura
Feb 275 min read


Feeling the Spirit: Why the Christianisation of the South Pacific has Not Extinguished Indigenous Superstitions
Since its introduction to the South Pacific in the eighteenth century, Christianity has had a profoundly transformative impact on our region

Jasmine Koria
Jan 64 min read


The conviction politician: What are we to make of the political legacy of Rev Fred Nile, as he turns 90?
For half a century, Rev Fred Nile's contribution to faith and politics was pronounced, and his legacy is worthy of appreciation.

Dr David Furse-Roberts
Nov 29, 202415 min read
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