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…
Juno
A review of the film Juno.
Jane Austen - Great Christian Novelist
Why the growing popularity of Jane Austen? Is it accidental, a typical postmodern temporary fad, or is there some deeper reason for the…
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…
From Ashes to Glory
Cricket is the new football, or so they say. This year’s [2005] Ashes Test Series between England and Australia has defined the…
'The Da Vinci Code': a novel
A New Testament scholar reviews Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.
Christianity and Critical Race Theory
This paper takes a careful look at critical race theory, and argues that only the Bible offers real hope for the future of race relations.
The Power of Ideas
This wide-ranging collection of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' writing and speeches offers plenty of food for thought.
Rationality: a critical review
An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters