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June 2006

Jesus Out of Focus
The Da Vinci Code is raising issues that go to the heart of the Christian faith-and it's starting to confuse us all.
by Gary M. Burge
Plus: The Lapsed Evangelical Critic; Assessing the Apocryphal Gospels

What the Teaching Can Teach Us
Not all extracanonical manuscripts reveal a 'lost Christianity.' The church's earliest discipleship manual—the Didache—is as orthodox and relevant as it gets.
by William Varner

CT's 2006 Book Awards
Out of 37 publishers and 240 titles, our judges selected 22 of this year's best books.

Unveiling the Truth About Islam
Too many Christian books miss the mark.
by Warren Larson

Heard Any Good Books Lately?
Audio is the new medium, and Christian publishers are getting the message.
by Jonathan Lowe

The Phone Book Test
Robert P. George explains how a simple experiment reveals the great divide in our culture.
Interview by Andy Crouch

On the Edge of Famine
Politics hinders aid to 11 million East Africans.
by Deann Alford

HeadLines

Immigration: Evangelicals debate 'broken' policy.

Evolution: Anti-Darwinists downplay fossil find as 'fishy,' inconclusive.

Movies: Burned by boycotts, ministries sponsor Da Vinci discussions.

North Korea: Activists prod China to welcome Korean refugees.

Intolerance: Officials want Christian teens to 'get out' of San Francisco.

Evangelism: Head of $126-million Southern Baptist agency quits after board conflict.

Education: Georgia's curriculum to include Good Book; text choice sparks debate.

Q + A: Darrell Bock on how Gospel of Judas betrays its namesake.

Departments

Inside CT
Not All Sausage

Readers Write

Where We Stand
A Faith Tailored Just for You; The Power of Hospitality

Reflections
Philosophers' Potpourri

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
An Ugly Phoenix Reborn

Good Question | Darrell Bock
Dribbling Circles Around Jesus

The CT Review
Why grace is so rare among Christians; the un-solid rock of some Christian bands; buffing the legacy of the most famous Christian politician of the early 20th century; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
Emerging to Where?

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Talking the Walk
After years of ambiguity, Senator McCain reveals his spiritual side for public viewing. How will evangelicals respond?

Tony Carnes | posted 10/07/2008 12:57PM

Preach and Reach
Despite his liberal record, Barack Obama is making a lot of evangelicals think twice.

John W. Kennedy | posted 10/06/2008 09:29AM

Case by Case
The rules in church property fights can change at the state border.

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra | posted 10/07/2008 01:22PM

Emerging Theology, Liberal Politics
Does one thing lead to the other?

Collin Hansen | posted 10/06/2008 09:33AM

The Engine of the Market
It's not capital. Why wealthy evangelicals and others need to reconsider executive compensation.

D. Michael Lindsay | posted 10/03/2008 06:47AM

God Is In Control During the Financial Crisis
God often uses adversity for his greatest blessings and the markets are his.

Charles Colson | posted 10/02/2008 02:33PM

Poll: Do you want to hear John McCain talk more about his faith?

Full Coverage: Economic Crisis

Full Coverage: Campaign 2008

From Christianity Today Movies:
'A Funny, Quirky Dude'
The actor who plays Billy Graham in a new movie has the utmost respect for the evangelist, but loved getting to know Graham's lesser-known personal side too.

Peter T. Chattaway | posted 10/08/2008 01:38AM

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