Category: Columns

Luther’s Catullus (2): “Pre-Protestant” Luther

E. J. Hutchinson — September 4, 2024

Luther’s Catullus (2): “Pre-Protestant” Luther

Did Catullus help Martin Luther formulate the doctrine of justification?

Was the Biblical Canon “Closed” by the Fifth Century?

Andrew Koperski — September 2, 2024

Was the Biblical Canon “Closed” by the Fifth Century?

The role of bishops and councils may be overrated in the evolution of the canon.

Gibbon in a Rousseau Mask?

E. J. Hutchinson — August 27, 2024

Gibbon in a Rousseau Mask?

On history in Rousseau, Gibbon, and Burke.

A.A. Hodge on the Cultural and Social Benefits of Biblical Christianity

Miles Smith — August 26, 2024

A.A. Hodge on the Cultural and Social Benefits of Biblical Christianity

In a series of lectures begun at the end of the American Civil War, Hodge offered evidences for what he believed were incontrovertible proofs of Christianity’s social and cultural benefits…

Cold Fusion, Mortgages, and Ancient History

Andrew Koperski — August 22, 2024

Cold Fusion, Mortgages, and Ancient History

How might a future society look back on us?

The First Time as Tragedy, the Second Time as Farce (and Also Tragedy)

E. J. Hutchinson — August 21, 2024

The First Time as Tragedy, the Second Time as Farce (and Also Tragedy)

On Edward Gibbond and "defending Democracy."

European Exceptionalism

E. J. Hutchinson — August 20, 2024

European Exceptionalism

Thomas Kuhn on the European background of science.

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (4): Solomon as “Dr. Politics” (3)

E. J. Hutchinson — August 19, 2024

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (4): Solomon as “Dr. Politics” (3)

More from Luther on classical political philosophy.

Luther’s Catullus (1): Addendum on Obscenity

E. J. Hutchinson — August 14, 2024

Luther’s Catullus (1): Addendum on Obscenity

More from Luther on obcenity, this time in Roman comedy.

Luther’s Catullus (1): Table Talk 4,4012

E. J. Hutchinson — August 13, 2024

Luther’s Catullus (1): Table Talk 4,4012

Martin Luther on a controversial Roman poet.