Christian History Almanac

On this day we remember Cornelius Jansen, Dominic Savio, and Henrey VIII's command that every congregation receive a Bible. Our reading is "Descent" by Malcolm Guite. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

Today we remember Søren Kierkegaard and the Scopes trial, with a reading from Kierkegaard, "Two Discourses at Friday Communion." We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

Today we remember the English Reformation martyrs, St. Florian, and conclude with a poem "The Dying Christian to His Soul" by Alexander Pope. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

Today we remember Pope Gelasius claiming the Universal See c.495, the legend of Alexandria and Antonina, the Florida Holy Wars, George Whitefield's first visit to America, and conclude with the poem "Peace" by Henry Vaughn. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

On this day we remember Athanasius (d. 373), Athanasius Kircher, Elias Boudinot, and the anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Our poem is "Hymn to God, My God In My Sickness" by Donne. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

On this day we remember St. Philip, the first broadcast of "Back to the Bible" in 1939, Frederick the Wise, and conclude with a poem by G.K. Chesterton, "The Convert." We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

1517 is proud to announce its newest podcast, the Christian History Almanac with Dr. Dan van Voorhis. This 5-minute podcast will consist of stories from the past about the saints and sinners who have shaped the history of the church and will conclude with a piece of prose, poetry, and reminder that everything is going to be o.k.