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Bio: G. K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English Christian apologist writer. Chesterton’s wit, paradoxical style, and defence of tradition made him a dominant figure in early 20th-century …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: May 17, 2008
Reading Time: 9 Minutes

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Brian Albert

(Why I Believe in the Salvation of all men through Jesus Christ) The question which seems to me more important than all other questions in …

Author: Brian Albert   //   Published: May 13, 2008
Reading Time: 23 Minutes

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Bio: Origen of Alexandria

Origen of Alexandria (c. 185 – c. 253), also known as Origen Adamantius, was an early Christian philosopher, ascetic, and theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria. He was a prolific writer …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: May 9, 2008
Reading Time: 14 Minutes

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Bio: Pantaenus

The First Head of the Didascalia Pantaenus the Philosopher (Greek: Πάνταινος; died c. 200) was a Sicilian theologian and a significant figure in the Catechetical School of Alexandria from around AD 180. This …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: May 9, 2008
Reading Time: 2 Minutes

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Bio: Clement of Alexandria

Second head of Catechetical School at Alexandria Titus Flavius Clemens, also known as Clement of Alexandria (Ancient Greek: Κλήμης ὁ Ἀλεξανδρεύς; c. 150 – c. 215 AD), was a Christian theologian and philosopher who taught at …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: May 9, 2008
Reading Time: 7 Minutes

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Bio: Julian of Norwich

Contemplative Lady Julian, 1342 – c1416, is named after the church where she resided during the latter part of her life. Her own name is …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: Apr 29, 2008
Reading Time: 11 Minutes

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Bio: John Scotus Eriugena

Irish Theologian and Philosopher John Scotus Eriugena was a Scotch or Irish theologian, translator, scholar and commentator. He was perhaps the most learned man of …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Apr 29, 2008
Reading Time: 6 Minutes

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Bio: Johannes Tauler

Johannes Tauler OP (c. 1300 – 16 June 1361) was a German mystic, a Catholic priest and a theologian. He belonged to the Dominican order. Tauler was known as one of the most important Rhineland mystics. …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: Apr 29, 2008
Reading Time: 2 Minutes

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Bio: Peter Boehler

Peter Bohler (also spelled Boehler; born Petrus Böhler; December 31, 1712 – April 27, 1775) was a German-English Moravian bishop and missionary who was influential in the Moravian Church in the Americas and England during the eighteenth century. While Peter …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: Apr 28, 2008
Reading Time: 2 Minutes

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Bio: William Law

William Law (1686 – 9 April 1761) was a Church of England priest, spiritual writer, and theologian whose influence extended far beyond the circumstances that curtailed his ministry. He lost his position at Emmanuel …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Apr 25, 2008
Reading Time: 9 Minutes

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Bio: C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British author, literary scholar and Anglican lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Magdalen College, …

Author: Edward T. Babinski   //   Published: Apr 20, 2008
Reading Time: 5 Minutes

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Bio: Gregory of Nyssa

One of the Cappadocian Fathers Gregory of Nyssa (Koine Greek: Γρηγόριος Νύσσης, romanized: Grēgórios Nýssēs; c. 335 – c. 394), also known as Gregory Nyssen (Γρηγόριος Νυσσηνός, Grēgórios Nyssēnós), was an early Christian theologian who served as the …

Author: Gary Amirault   //   Published: Apr 15, 2008
Reading Time: 12 Minutes

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Bio: Hans Denck

Johannes (or Hans) Denck was a soft-spoken person who was inclined to avoid controversy. He was described by his contemporaries being friendly, mannerly, modest, intelligent …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: Apr 12, 2008
Reading Time: 10 Minutes

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Bio: Basil The Great

One of the Cappadocian Fathers Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (330 – 1 or 2 January 379), was an early Christian prelate. He served as Bishop …

Author: Mercy Aiken   //   Published: Apr 11, 2008
Reading Time: 6 Minutes

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