The separations between the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Churches, and later on between the Roman Catholic and the Protestant churches have shaped the history of Europe. In this article, Evert van de Poll explores how those divisions have…
The message of the Gospel was the primary life source of the European continent. Yet, the history of the Church, with its internal divides and its struggles with foreign religions, also influenced the shaping of Europe. In this article, Evert…
The central message the Bible tells us is that Jesus Christ came on earth, died and rose again, to reconcile men and women to the Father. This message not only changed millions of lives, but also transformed Europe. In this…
Europe is like a big patchwork of languages, nations, histories or ethnicities. This diversity can be a challenge to understanding of Europe. In this article, Dr Evert van de Poll explores some aspects of Europe's diversity. This is an excerpt of…
The symbol of the cross is so present in Europe that we hardly notice it in our daily life. In the following article, Dr Evert van de Poll explores this phenomenon. This is an excerpt of Evert’s book Christian faith and the…