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Pärt’s Music of the Word

The music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has been described as spiritual, transcendent, Eastern, angelic, ethereal, mystical, ascetic, tranquil, otherworldly. Jeremy Begbie adds “escapist” to the modifiers, criticizing Pärt. The post Pärt’s Music of the Word appeared first on First Things

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Politics

The Once and Future France

In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins R. R. Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about his recent introduction to Éric Zemmour’s book, The Suicide of France. The conversation. The post The Once and Future France appeared first on First Things

France
Politics

Why everything you feared about Trump is true

It feels different this time around. Donald Trump's second term is more ferocious, more feral, more imperial. There are two chroniclers of the Court of Trump who know this better than anyone. And they have just published 'Regime Change' - the authoritative account of the White House under Trump 2.0. Their access is remarkable. Inside accounts of the discussions, arguments, and fawning taking place inside the incredibly small circle of people truly in Trump's orbit. Trump has slated the book a...

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Culture

Historic Black Churches Join In—and Opt Out of—America 250

In the days leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is joining the festivities in Philadelphia. The church, the first-ever AME congregation, which was once a stop along the Underground Railroad, has been welcoming visitors interested in learning about its history and founder, Richard Allen. Some members gathered on Read more. The post Historic Black Churches Join In—and Opt Out of—America 250 appeared first on Christianity Today

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