Way we wont get any calls from our children or grandchildren taking us out of the meeting. I want to welcome you on behalf of the board of directors of the reformed institute of metropolitan washington. Find the interim director of the institute. We are dedicated as an institute for the education of churches in the community in the reformed tradition and enhancing the theological discourse related to religious life and to the common good. I want to thank the session of the National Presbyterian church for providing the venue for this evenings event. National is one of ten sponsoring congregations of the Reform Institute to, and a fantastic place. You will find the names of the communities in the brochure and if you do not have one, please let us know and we will get one to you. The Reform Institute serves adults throughout the National Capital presbytery which is the judicature e. As we say in the church in this region and throughout the flight of metropolitan region. We will have time
Francis a. Mcani professor from notre dame. Hes the author of many books including god and race, a short history, published in 2008. The civil war as a theological crisis, 2006. And americas god from Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln which appeared in 2002. Recent essays are treatment of the bible in candidate, the 300th anniversary celebrations of the King James Version of the bible and catholic uses of scripture in 19th century america. Today he will be speaking on his new book which is available outside after our seminar. In the beginning was the word, the bible in American Public life, 1492 to 1783. Mark noll. Thanks for the opportunity of being here, and thanks especially to the Woodrow Wilson center, the american association, the National History seminar, its a pleasure to be in washington on a warm winter day. Images you have on the screen is is of the first english language complete english language bible published in north america. Once the break had been made with britain w
Brad gregory is the author of the uninteded reformation them resented his look on the protestant reformation in western society and culture. Professor agrees the recipient of the 2013 isi henry and anne paulucci book award. Good. All right right, well, good eveg and welcome. Welcome to the 2013 isi henry and anne paulucci book award presentation. My name is mark henry and im Senior Vice President and chief academic officer at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, isi. For those of you who may be new to us isi is a National Education organization founded in 1953 and philadelphia and headquartered since 1996 on centerville rd. In greenville. Isis mission is to educate for liberty, Inspiring College students to discover, embrace and advance the principles and virtues that make america free and prosperous. With the thousands of student and faculty members on virtually every College Campus in the country, isi each year produces a class of young and energetic leaders who, thanks to isi prog
At least 36 lawsuits in six swing states. So far no court has found a single instance of voter fraud. Its hiding under trumps healthcare plan. Thats not stopping trump. In georgia after a hand recount affirmed joe bidens victory again, the Trump Legal Team demanded a second recount that will also not change the results. In michigan, trump invited the states Republican Leaders to the white house seeking their help. But even they say theyve seen nothing that would change the outcome of the election. And late on saturday, a federal judge in pennsylvania dismissed trumps legal fight there in a scathing opinion that reads, quote, this court has been presented with strained legal arguments without merit and speculative accusations. Unpled in the operative complaint and unsupported by evidence. In the United States of america, this cannot justify the disenfranchisement of a single voter let alone all the voters in its sixth most populated state. Wow, play that with the ether by in the back of
Students to discover, embrace and advance the principles and virtues that make america free and prosperous. With the thousands of student and faculty members on virtually every College Campus in the country, isi each year produces a class of young and energetic leaders who, thanks to isi programs and publications embark on their careers with a particularly deep understanding of and commitment to the american ideal of ordered liberty. Isi and the conducts over 200 Educational Programs around the country including lectures, debates, Conferences Seminars and summer schools. Isi also offers fellowships for Aspiring College teachers. Through our collegiate member we support dozens of newspapers. We also publish the quarterly journal and under our imprint isi books we have the general reader soft on penetrating conservative insights of recent decades. The isi henry and anne paulucci book award is named for two remarkable individuals who together constituted an extraordinary couple. Henry pao