November
2011
Volume 55, Number 11
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The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.
Cover Story
Christians no longer want their communities fixed. They want them flourishing.
Andy Crouch
Features
Leading the liberal city's efforts to halt child trafficking is a network of dedicated Christians. Just don't go advertising it.
Katelyn Beaty
We set ourselves up for confusion about God if we forget that the best is yet to come.
John Koessler
Americans should focus less on 'Western guilt' and more on sharing the gospel.
Bishop Hwa Yung
Eilat Mazar is unafraid to claim archaeological finds of biblical proportions.
Gordon Govier
Views
Some 2,000 Somalis die of starvation daily. Drought isn't the reason.
A Christianity Today Editorial
Observers consider what Christians should prioritize in the upcoming election.
Amy E. Black, Chris Seiple, and Galen Carey
'We are all alike!' doesn't fly in a fly-infested hut in El Salvador.
Leslie Leyland Fields
Reviews
Communications expert Christine Gardner reveals what makes abstinence campaigns work.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey
Particular places shape the biblical story, and each Christian life.
Jake Meador
Particular places shape the biblical story, and each Christian life.
Gerald McDermott, co-author of 'The Theology of Jonathan Edwards' (Oxford, 2011)
Why the 'compassion industry' is not helping the poor. A review of 'Toxic Charity'
Amy L. Sherman
Many who assume they understand the gospel fail to actually apply its riches to their lives.
Tullian Tchividjian
Brief reviews of 'Faith No More,' 'Inquiring About God,' and 'Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns.'
John Wilson
The congressman pleads for a passionate American commitment to international religious freedom.
Interview by Susan Wunderink
Short reviews of 'Gospel Wakefulness,' 'Union with Christ,' and 'The Gospel of Matthew.'
News
New studies are examining the relationship between religious attitudes and economic inequality.
Important developments in the church and the world.
Recent remarks on Japan, women in ministry, and more.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
Apologist’s questioning of Matthew 27 creates theological war of words.
Bobby Ross Jr.
But researchers say Turkish government is shutting them out.
Gordon Govier
The new challenges of missions donations.
Ken Walker
Suburban poor change the direction of ministry.
Morgan Feddes
Observers weigh in on why they do or don't follow the church year.
Compiled by Ruth Moon
Forty-one states introduce or pass new programs.
Sheryl Blunt in Washington, D.C.
More from this Issue
The woman behind Her.meneutics, the Christianity Today blog for women.
Mark Galli
How a pastor from LifeChurch.tv is helping plug the church into the digital future.
Chris Norton