The Church of Saint George, one of the eleven churches hewn out of stone, in Lalibela, Ethiopia.  It was built in the late 12th or early 13th century.  Ethiopian Christian artwork also has a long and impressive history.  Photo credit:  Rod Waddington, Wikimedia Commons.

The Church: Topics:

This section on the Church is organized in order of formal theology to practical expression. Holy Spirit lists biblical reflections on the Holy Spirit as well as the gifts of the Spirit. Pentecost examines the Jesus movement as redeeming not only individuals but relations and cultures and languages, which carries political implications as well. Church and Language highlights the nature of human language, its political uses, and Christian engagement. Church and Mission spotlights the history of Christian mission as well as resources for today’s Christian mission movement. Church and Women presents resources supporting women in all levels of church leadership. Church and Empire is a collection of resources on the positive and negative patterns of Christians relating to political power. Myth of Christian Ignorance confronts the Western accusation that Christian faith stunted the growth of Western culture and institutions. Church Unity maintains resources related to the major issues which have concerned the Assyrian Church of the East, the Oriental Orthodox, the Catholic-Orthodox split, and Protestants. Church and Friendship focuses on practical expressions of community and reflects on the conditions for and against friendship, largely in the U.S.