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Benjamin Guyer

Benjamin M. Guyer, PhD is a Guest Writer. He is a lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy at the University of Tennessee Martin. The author or editor of five books, Guyer is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, serves on the Advisory Board of Anglican & Episcopal History, and is Associate Book Review Editor for the Sixteenth Century Journal.

Pelagius’ Commentary on Romans

The Pelagian controversy of the 5th Century was about God's grace and drew heavily on Romans. Pelagius', however, left us his own words.

‘Decreasing as Christ Increases’

An interview with musician Rob Withem, and a review of the album I Felt Called.

Charles III and Kenotic Monarchy

The coronation of Charles III was easily the most subversive event of my lifetime. If it is fair to say that the coronation was...

More Christmas Music Worth Your Time

A lot of Christmas music is morally problematic and aesthetically painful. Here are some counter-examples.

Anglican Financial Transparency: A Lambeth Conference Imperative

“Charity rejoices in the truth.” — 1 Corinthians 13:6 An oft-named but otherwise shadowy presence haunts current Anglican difficulties: money. With most of the Communion living...

Alternative Facts on Church Growth

A Response to Scott MacDougall On November 30, House of Deputies theologian Scott MacDougall published “The Church Is Not Dying, It Is Changing: A Message...

The First Commandment

Part of a series on the Ten Commandments. By Benjamin M. Guyer I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall...

President Trump and Evangelicals’ Shifting Playbook

Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump By John Fea Eerdmans Pp. 238 $24.99. Review by Benjamin Guyer John Fea opens the conclusion of Believe Me by...

How Should We Use Our Stimulus Money?

By Benjamin M. Guyer On March 25, the Senate approved a $2 trillion economic stimulus package. It includes a provision of at least $1,200 for...

Christmas Music Worth Your Time

The following may not quite enable the musical equivalent of a monastic flight from the forced saccharine madness that blares from too many speakers in public places, but each album will help create spaces of Christian contemplation and reflection during the Christmas season.