When it comes to "doing" history, sometimes explaining different interpretive frameworks can be difficult. Take a narrative that commits the fallacy of "Whiggishness,' for example. This is an historical faux pas non-historians -- especially politicians -- often commit where events of the past are strung together in a way that artificially demonstrates social and political … Continue reading Trump offers a lesson in “Whig History”
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Material culture and the children of war
If you've been following Chris Gehrz over at his blog, you'll know he's been doing a bit of traveling of late and his latest post offers some interesting reflection. He's put together a fascinating montage of material culture related to how British children experienced the Second World War. In speaking to what we learn about … Continue reading Material culture and the children of war
Jimmy Carter’s unique mix of Sunday School, politics, and historical memory
Jimmy Carter, whose life-long faith and charity work is well-known, has taught Sunday School for most of his life. Perhaps you didn't know it, but you can actually attend his class at Maranatha Baptist Church, though they recommend you get there no later that 5:30 am if you want a good seat! (Back in May, … Continue reading Jimmy Carter’s unique mix of Sunday School, politics, and historical memory
Evangelicals, Anabaptists, Depression, and Christian Rock: The Hermeneutic Circle’s Top Ten posts of 2018
This past July I dusted off the Hermeneutic Circle and vowed to get back into blogging -- at least once a week. So how did I do? Well, things certainly dwindled off here at the end of the year. So I guess I know what my New Year's resolution will be! But even with the … Continue reading Evangelicals, Anabaptists, Depression, and Christian Rock: The Hermeneutic Circle’s Top Ten posts of 2018
Memorials, Historical Memory, and the War in Vietnam
A week ago, The Hermeneutic Circle got a makeover. I also made a personal commitment to offer a minimum of one post per week for one year. I admire others who can post daily, but I've come to realize I'm just not wired this way. That being said, I kicked things off with a review … Continue reading Memorials, Historical Memory, and the War in Vietnam