We use the words freedom and liberty frequently but often loosely and inconsistently. In his new book, Called to Freedom: ...

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January 20, 2025 • Some religious leaders liken Donald Trump to the ancient Persian King Cyrus and the Ancient Israelite King Jehu. But those who teach biblical studies worry about such comparisons.

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