Christian History Today

Resources for your journey through the exploration of Christian History.

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March 5, 1797 - Henry Nott Lands in Tahiti

The late eighteenth century witnessed a surge in Protestant missionary expansion. Organizations such as the London Missionary Society sought to carry the Gospel beyond Europe to Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

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March 4, 1849 - President Taylor Refuses to be Sworn in on Sunday

Before the ratification of the 20th Amendment, presidential inaugurations were held on March 4. In 1849, that date fell on a Sunday, creating a constitutional and religious dilemma. President-elect Zachary Taylor declined to take the oath of office on the Sabbath, citing personal conviction.

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March 1, 1546 - George Wishart Burned at the Stake

Near the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland, stands the Martyrs’ Memorial, erected in honor of three pivotal figures of the Scottish Reformation: Patrick Hamilton, George Wishart, and James Melville.

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February 27, 1710 - Anabaptists Arrested

Swiss Mennonite Melchior Zahler was betrayed, arrested, and bound at the urging of a Reformed church official. His children were taken from him. His possessions were confiscated. He was transported to Bern and sentenced to exile in America.


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February 23, 155 - Polycarp Martyred

The New Testament records that after His ascension, Jesus Christ entrusted significant spiritual authority to the apostles, establishing the foundation of the early Church.

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February 21, 1945 - Eric Liddell Dies

Eric Liddell became an international symbol of Christian conviction during the 1924 Summer Olympics when he refused to compete in a qualifying heat race scheduled on a Sunday.

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February 20, 1895 - Frederick Douglass Dies

Frederick Douglass is widely recognized as one of the most influential formerly enslaved leaders in American history and a powerful voice in the abolitionist movement. Though some critics have claimed that Douglass made harsh or anti-religious statements, historical context reveals a more nuanced truth.

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February 19, 1414 - Archbishop Thomas Arundel Dies

The BBC History Magazine (British Broadcasting Corporation) compiled a list of the ten worst Brits of the last 1000 years. Thomas Arundel, former Archbishop of Canterbury, joined the likes of Jack the Ripper and King John on this list of infamy.

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February 15, 1905 - Lew Wallace Dies

Living one of the most remarkable lives of the late 19th century, Lew Wallace earned distinction in American political history, military history, and Christian literature.

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