The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The dwarves have all the best songs. Whether they are singing raucous ditties about smashing Bilbo’s best crockery or low, mournful…
Do Christians Underestimate the Power of Stories?
At a recent Alpha group, frustrated by the complexity of the Bible, someone sighed, "I wish God had written an executive summary." But God…
Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
The Golden Compass
A review of the film of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass.
Studying ... Law?
What are the challenges and opportunities for Christians studying Law?
Jodi Picoult's 'Keeping Faith'
Jodi Picoult is not an author to shy away from controversial topics. Her novels cover issues such as rape, suicide pacts and genetically…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
A review of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The Artist Needs No Justification
In this talk, Hans Rookmaaker considers what art is, what its purpose is and what the attitude of Christians should be towards it.
Handling Hegel
Hegel is a challenging and influential thinker. This short but rich book engages with Hegel from a Reformed Christian perspective.