St Augustine
Circular arguments
Aristotle had long proved that the Earth was spherical, and even the illiterate masses of early medieval Europe were aware of the fact, says James Hannam
How to tether your camel and other useful tips
Here’s a treat for Christmas: a bona fide literary treasure for under a tenner. And a handsome little hardback, too,…
Has A.N. Wilson reached the last port of call on the tempestuous sea of faith?
A.N. Wilson has had a tempestuous journey on the sea of faith. His first port of call was St Stephen’s…
Paying and praying: economics determined theology in the early Christian church
Peter Brown’s explorations of the mindsets of late antiquity have been educating us for nearly half a century, ever since…
Spectator letters: St Augustine and Louise Mensch, war votes and flannel
Faith and flexibility Sir: What a contrast in your two articles on religion last week: one liberal atheist parent (Claire…
Christianity is the foundation of our freedoms
If there is one underlying source from which all our other societal problems stem, it is surely this: we no…
