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  Europe Society & Culture

  Oldest Christian liturgical book with 1 Peter and Jonah sold for close to US$4m

  By Chris Eyte

  The earliest known Christian liturgical book with the earliest complete texts of 1 Peter and Jonah went under the hammer yesterday, June 11, at Christie’s auction house in London. An unnamed bidder bought it for £3,065,000 (approximately US$3.94 million), according to reports. Called the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, the Coptic manuscript on papyrus paper dates from the mid-third century to fourth century. “The earliest known book in private hands and one of the earliest books in existence,” according t

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Evangelicals across Africa react to death of Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima

  By CDI Staff

  The tragic news of the death of Malawi’s Vice President, the Right Hon. Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, and nine other officials in a plane crash on Tuesday has reverberated across Africa, drawing heartfelt condolences and prayers from evangelical leaders. President Lazarus Chakwera announced on Tuesday that the wreck of the plane carrying Malawi's vice-president was found with no survivors. Saulos Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared

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  Asia Society & Culture

  India's BJP-led coalition suffers setback as religious minorities shift allegiances

  By Christian Today India

  The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a slender majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, yet a striking trend has emerged – the ruling coalition failed to win a single parliamentary seat from India's three largest religious minorities: Muslims, Christians and Sikhs. However, compared to the 2019 polls, voting preferences among these groups have undergone notable shifts.

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Following decisive election, Mexican pro-life organizations express concerns about prevailing culture of death

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Following Mexico's presidential elections, Claudia Sheinbaum (61), a leftist scientist and the first woman ever to become President of the 129 million-strong nation, will take office on October 1. With the country facing numerous challenges internally and externally, some evangelicals express hope and pray for God's wisdom to address issues, while pro-life groups have raised concerns about the promotion of a culture of death and values that are contrary to the Bible.

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  Europe Society & Culture

  Long-time CEO of UK Premier Christian Radio Peter Kerridge dies, "do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope"

  By Chris Eyte

  Visionary leadership, warmth and empathy. These are among some of the key characteristics that Peter Kerridge, long-time Chief Executive Officer of the U.K.’s Premier Christian Radio, will be remembered for, according to tributes that are coming in after his passing on Saturday. A statement on the Premier Christian Radio website referenced 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 that reads, Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like t

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  US & Canada Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Tributes to German theologian Jürgen Moltmann (1926-2024): "Let us toast to his life — here and there!"

  By Chris Eyte

  Tributes have been pouring in to eminent German theologian Jürgen Moltmann, 98, who died on June 3. Moltmann was Emeritus Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Tübingen and considered one of the most widely read theologians in the latter half of the 20th century. His many academic books, such as Theology of Hope (1964) and Crucified God (1972) challenge the academic status quo.