For Christian Civilization

by Peter J. Leithart

Jesus did die, and rise, and ascend to be King of kings and to fulfill the geopolitical promise to Abraham: “In your seed all the families of the earth will be blessed.” Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2024 0

Anna Is Our Advent Model

by Hans Boersma

God wants us to become more truly like Anna, so he can give us the gift of the consolation of Israel.  Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2024 0

What They’re Saying

by Carter Skeel

We asked the authors of our 2024 Year-End Campaign books to share a bit about why First Things matters to them. Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2024 0

The Coup Against Romania's Trumpian Turn

by Titus Techera

Today’s Romanian populism is the creature of technological and economic transformations ushered in by that American Cold War victory.  Continue Reading »

19 Dec 2024 0

Taking God Seriously

by Frank DeVito

First Things continues to stand out as a uniquely beautiful and necessary publication for our culture.  Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2024 0

Embassy Vatican: Some Demystifications

by George Weigel

Must the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See be a Catholic? No. Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2024 0

Advent from a Prison Cell

by Francis X. Maier

In the time remaining to us in Advent 2024, we can at least choose to use that time well. Read Alfred Delp. Continue Reading »

17 Dec 2024 0

Exposing the Unseriousness of Elite Irreligion

by Solveig Lucia Gold

Armed with First Things, I have, I’m proud to say, helped convert a number of intellectuals in my life. Continue Reading »

16 Dec 2024 0

James Herriot’s Son Condemns Starmer’s Assault on Farms

by Jonathon Van Maren

Without the countryside, Wight says, there is no English culture, and he is frustrated that the prime minister does not seem to understand that. Continue Reading »

16 Dec 2024 0

Make Villains Wicked Again

by Germán Saucedo

To identify and avoid evil, we must first learn to recognize the good. Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2024 0