The best of Ad Fontes 2023, as chosen by Rhys Laverty, our Senior Editor.
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What Does Philosophy Actually Accomplish?
Philosophy: what is it good for?
The Nicene Option: A Review
If James K.A. Smith believes his own claims, he should stop doing philosophy.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Our Constantinian Moment
21st century intellectuals are realizing, as Constantine did, that only Christianity can hold our civilization together.
Tolkien’s Faith: A Review
Holly Ordway’s new biography of Tolkien finally puts his Roman Catholic faith center stage.
Augustine and Antisemitism
Augustine developed an increasingly mature “witness doctrine” of the Jews throughout his life.
Theology and History in the Methodology of Herman Bavinck: A Review
A new study on Bavinck illuminates his balance of Scritpure, confession, and individual consciousness.
Like the Days of the Tree: The Other Voice of Allegory in Tolkien’s Artistic Reflections
Tolkien seemingly had harsh things to say about allegory. But is there more to it?
“In the Midst of the Congregation I Will Praise Thee”: The Political Need for Public Thanksgiving
American days of thanksgiving once incorporated public worship. Could they do so again?
From the Editor’s Desk: Ad Fontes Fall 2023
Introducing the Fall 2023 print edition of Ad Fontes.