History

  • The Bible: A beginner's guide
    The Bible: A beginner's guide

    David Jarnes

    Who wrote the Bible? What kind of writing is it? How did we get it thousands of years later? David Jarnes lays out the basics.

  • The Bible for the people
    The Bible for the people

    Mark Finley

    Mark Finley explores the times and legacy of pioneering Reformer and English Bible translator John Wycliffe.

  • The counter Reformation
    The counter Reformation

    Harold Harker

    The Protestant Reformation changed the world, but it also sparked a backlash. Harold Harker says the effects can still be seen today.

  • Katharina Luther: Strong, decided, enterprising
    Katharina Luther: Strong, decided, enterprising

    Carole Cusack

    Carole Cusack, professor of Religious Studies at Sydney University, outlines key events in the life of Katharina von Bora, Martin Luther’s wife.

  • 500 years on
    500 years on

    Harold Harker / Melody Tan / Lee Dunstan

    Harold Harker, with Melody Tan and Lee Dunstan, reflect on the legacy of the Reformation, half a millennium on.

  • Luther's legacy
    Luther's legacy

    Harold Harker

    Martin Luther’s personal spiritual crisis transformed how many Christians today think about God and salvation. Harold Harker tells the story.

  • Catalina flies again
    Catalina flies again

    Lee Dunstan

    Signs editor Lee Dunstan recently visited a facility catering specifically for a unique and oft ignored part of our community.

  • Along the Kokoda Track
    Along the Kokoda Track

    Signs Magazine

    A walk down memory lane, along the path of "angels".

  • The Luck of the Irish
    The Luck of the Irish

    Harold Harker

    As the world turns green on March 17, what is the real story behind the legend of Saint Patrick?

  • The five foundations of the Reformation
    The five foundations of the Reformation

    Harold Harker

    Harold Harker examines the basic teachings of Martin Luther that led to the Protestant Reformation—a movement that quickly spread across Europe and into the New World.

  • The Skeletons in Jesus' Cupboard
    The Skeletons in Jesus' Cupboard

    Harold Harker

    Consider the lineage of Jesus and reflects on His ministry on earth.

  • 95
    95

    James Standish

    October 31 is a very special date. It's the anniversary of the way we think, the way we pray, and the way we understand what Christ has done for us.

  • God's Army
    God's Army

    Victor Hulbert

    This is the story of 14 British Adventists who chose to endure beatings, starvation and the dreaded “crucifixion” wheel rather than work on the Sabbath during World War I.

  • The Sacrifice at Long Tan
    The Sacrifice at Long Tan

    Kevin Gollschewski

    On June 6, 1966 the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney arrived off the coast of Vietnam.

  • The Great Charter
    The Great Charter

    Barry Harker

    Barry Harker takes us back 800 years to the first signing of Magna Carta (the "Great Charter")—a document which ushered in a new age of religious freedom and due process of law.

  • No Heil Hitler!
    No Heil Hitler!

    Paul Cieslar

    Paul Cieslar would have had a normal, happy childhood growing up in Wisla, Poland, if not for one thing—the Nazi occupation of his country.

  • Simply Huss
    Simply Huss

    Harold Harker

    Six hundred years ago Christian reformer John Huss was burned at the stake. Harold Harker looks at the background of this tragic event.

  • The French Pilot. Book Review
    The French Pilot. Book Review

    Julene Deurksen-Kapao

    Steele pens a fantastic summary of a beautiful life. Easy to read, interesting and thrilling to the heart.

  • Acquired or Inspired. Book Review
    Acquired or Inspired. Book Review

    Bruce Manners

    At last, Don McMahon's work on Ellen White's health message is in print.

  • From Dan and Caesarea Philippi
    From Dan and Caesarea Philippi

    Peter Roennfeldt

    Traces the footsteps of Jesus in he Middle East

  • The Forgotten Reformer
    The Forgotten Reformer

    Harold Harker

    The story of Martin Luther's associate, Andreas Karlstadt

  • The Day the World Ended
    The Day the World Ended

    Harold Harker

    They thought their lives were secure - until Mount Vesuvius erupted

  • Eight Hours
    Eight Hours

    Christine Miles

    Christine Miles looks at the origins of the normal work day as we know it and why we celebrate Labour Day.

  • Why So Many Denominations?
    Why So Many Denominations?

    Harold Harker

    Making sense of the Protestant-Catholic Divide