Letters to the editor, Vatican II issue

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Thank you for the balanced outlook that you brought to issue #155 [The Mercersburg movement]. How delightfully vast is the story of the Christian Church. How much should every believer revel in our rich heritage as blood-bought children of God, basking in the majesty and power of the Most High. Please consider doing a full issue on Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones, the once great pastor of Westminster Chapel in London England.—Michael Carlascio, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada

It seems your magazine is mainly focused on American Christianity. I would like to see it cover more history about early Christianity in Europe, Asia and Australia. I wish Christian History would cover the persecution of the Cathar Christians in Europe during the twelfth century. And I would like to see an article about the history of the Unitarian Churches.—Richard Clark, Pekin, IN

Hi, I am so blessed when I learn about those who went before us in the faith. I seem to recall that you have asked for suggestions for future issues. How about doing one on Christian communes in the 1800’s and 1900’s? I lived in a Christian commune for a while in 1971. It had quite an impact on me and others. Thanks.—Arthur Manning, Vineland, NJ

I was thinking that an issue on the history of Holy Week and all its services would be fascinating. The return of the Easter Vigil with the liturgical renewal of the 60’s, services both East and West and the very special but largely unknown in the west, Service of the Great and Holy Fire (taking place the Saturday before Orthodox Easter in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre) would all make interesting reading. Thank you.—Charles Hadden, Broomall, PA

These are all great suggestions, and as always, we appreciate your feedback and take reader ideas into account when planning upcoming issues. Look for upcoming issues covering some of these topics—most immediately, a special bonus guide on the history of fasts and feasts during the Christian year! Click here to get a copy!

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Just received my copy of issue #156 [What happened to the apostles?]. It is INCREDIBLE! The coverage of the apostles is outstanding. I look forward to re-reading in detail. CHRISTIAN HISTORY continues to be a wonderful publication!—Allen Gaines, Apex, NC

Love all the research done for each issue to make it an epic.—Jim Laurence, Springfield, PA

If you love history, and the history of Christianity and the church interests you, this is the magazine for you! I just received the latest issue today. Of all my reading, I have to say, Christian History magazine is the only thing that I read cover to cover, every issue I receive!—Michael Blackie, Rossiter, PA

I just want to thank you guys for a wonderful, wonderful magazine. I have trouble typing. I have got some issues with my hands, and I am 81, so it is hard for me to type. So I just wanted to call somebody and thank them for the issue. Is just such a wonderful magazine. I keep it by my bed, read it all the time. You guys have really outdone yourselves. Thank the Lord for you. Have a blessed day and thank you again.—Kirk Castleman, Searcy, AR

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