Category: Essays

The Corrupt Medieval State and Church Merger and the Insufficient Moderate Reform

January 10, 2024

The European Church was hard-pressed with corruption during the 10th and 11th centuries. Lay control infiltrated every church office. While feudalism had its benefits in causing power decentralization, giving lords and vassals increasing prominence and kings less, it also became an obstacle for the church.  The lords exercised supreme power over their lands. Monasteries were … More The Corrupt Medieval State and Church Merger and the Insufficient Moderate Reform

Ethical Analysis: Jesus and Zeus

January 8, 2024

Christianity and Greek Hellenism were fundamentally at odds in Rome. Over the centuries, one religion rose in prominence while the other dissolved into irrelevance. Zeus’ worshipers controlled the cultural norms, but now they are an insignificant and minuscule number on paper. This radical change occurred because of the truth of the Gospel. It fascinated civilization … More Ethical Analysis: Jesus and Zeus

How William the Conqueror Changed England

January 4, 2024

William the Conqueror led the Norman Invasion into England. After sequestering power, he implemented two monumental changes that shook the nation. Unlike his predecessors, the changes he implemented did not help the populace. Instead, they assisted in his consolidation of power.  After he put the Anglo-Saxon nobles into subjection, William the Conqueror commandeered all the … More How William the Conqueror Changed England

William the Conqueror

January 4, 2024

History is littered with great philosophical thinkers, scientists, and theologians. These men contributed to advancing the world, as yearners for knowledge and truth. However, history tends to remember them in second place, giving the true seats of glory to famed men of war and blood brokers. Like Hannibal, Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, … More William the Conqueror

Paul’s Epistles: Heavenly Inheritance and Godly Adoption

December 28, 2023

The five pillars of literature are sovereignty, authority, law, sanctions, and succession/inheritance. Greek, Roman, and Christian literature address those points. Paul’s epistles are no exception. In the epistles, sovereignty, authority, law, and sanctions are relatively straightforward. Jesus is sovereign, He has authority over all the earth, the law is stated in the Bible, and the … More Paul’s Epistles: Heavenly Inheritance and Godly Adoption

Procopius on Emperor Justinian

December 26, 2023

Emperor Justinian ruled the Byzantine Empire. An economic shift started when Constantine built Constantinople. Gradually, Rome’s power dwindled. When Odoacer conquered the city of Rome—the former military capital of the world—the entire earth shook. Powers shifted and Constantinople led the remaining Eastern Roman Empire, what’s commonly referred to as the Byzantine Empire. Justinian is the … More Procopius on Emperor Justinian

Islam and the Koran

December 21, 2023

Islam was a religion created by Mohammad (c. 571-632). Before preaching Islam in the Middle East, Mohammad was a camel driver and part-owner of a caravan in modern Saudi Arabia. By his 40s, he stayed in a cave outside Mecca, where the angel Gabriel allegedly appeared to him. Gabriel commanded Mohammad to preach the truth … More Islam and the Koran

The Acts of the Apostles

December 19, 2023

The Acts of the Apostles chronicles the church’s expansion after Christ’s ascension. The apostles ramped up their ministry after Jesus gave them the Holy Ghost, and the church grew exponentially. Stephen was among the first deacons, and the Jewish leaders martyred him for speaking the truth. Saul was an unrelenting church persecutor, but he was … More The Acts of the Apostles

‘Passion and Purity’ by Elizabeth Elliot

December 18, 2023

Passion and Purity is a book dealing with the passionate torments plaguing adults and adolescent children. Elizabeth Elliot wrote it, journaling the mistakes and successes in her relationship with the missionary Jim Elliot. As anyone growing up, she went through periods of heartache and sadness, joy and relief. The book doesn’t elaborate on detailed instructions … More ‘Passion and Purity’ by Elizabeth Elliot