At Home Histories
The posts explore “small, homely histories” that focus on the local, on family, on church lore, and other themes. More info is available here.
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Looking Backwards – Part 1
This post was originally posted at my Brethren-focused website, O Brethren! I am not sure I currently agree with everything herein, but thought I’d repost here anyways — I’ll post new stuff as it comes up. I’ve been thinking of roots lately. Specifically, the roots of a church, located in a particular place and time. Within a…
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The Prophetic Interest of the Early Brethren
An aspect of Brethren history that has sometimes been overlooked by contemporary assemblies in my experience is its strong focus on questions surrounding prophecy. Specifically, many early Brethren writers and speakers held a fascination with the study of Biblical prophecy. This may come as no surprise given the role Darby played in the systematization and…
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97th Street Gospel Hall
Today the site of the old 97th Street Gospel Hall is covered over by Edmonton’s new Royal Alberta Museum, which is booked to open next year. Prior to construction, a large Canada Post distribution centre filled that space. Located (at least initially) at 10362-97 Street, the 97th Street Gospel Hall occupies an important period in the history of…
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