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Essays, columns, and reflections from Ad Fontes.

The Lost World and the Return of Christian Excellence

Colin Redemer — March 22, 2024

The Lost World and the Return of Christian Excellence

Thoughts on Aaron Renn's "Life in the Negative World"

“News” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Redemer — November 16, 2023

“News” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Redemer introduces Thomas Traherne's poem "News"

10 Years

Colin Redemer — October 25, 2023

10 Years

Colin Redemer reflects on The Davenant Institute's 10 years of building a future for the digital era.

Justice Calls from a Ditch: Leo Strauss on Plato’s Euthyphro

Colin Redemer — July 28, 2023

Justice Calls from a Ditch: Leo Strauss on Plato’s Euthyphro

A review of a new critical edition of Leo Strauss's notes on Plato's "Euthyphro"

Revisiting Platonic Education: The Ever Sharable Feast

Colin Redemer — March 3, 2023

Revisiting Platonic Education: The Ever Sharable Feast

Colin Redemer responds to a review of his chapter on Plato in "Reforming Classical Education".

“The Salutation” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Redemer — March 2, 2023

“The Salutation” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Chan Redemer introduces another poem by the forgotten 17th century mytsic and cleric, Thomas Traherne.

A Man Near Magnificence

Colin Redemer — February 23, 2023

A Man Near Magnificence

An original poem by Colin Chan Redemer.

“Innocence” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Redemer — February 22, 2023

“Innocence” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Chan Redemer introduces another poem by the 17th century Anglican mystic and clergyman Thomas Traherne.

Thomas Traherne: An Introduction

Colin Redemer — February 9, 2023

Thomas Traherne: An Introduction

The poet, mystic, and clergyman behind Davenant's latest publication.

“Eden” by Thomas Traherne

Colin Redemer — February 8, 2023

“Eden” by Thomas Traherne

Brief thoughts on poem by the 17th century mystic, cleric, and philosopher.