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Essential books
Our spring books issue includes annotated lists of top
titles on religion and the nation's founders, religion and the Civil War, evangelism and youth ministry.
Ayn Rand's sphere of influence
In the latest First Things, David Bentley
Hart skewers the thought of Ayn Rand. Yet only in a passing reference does he acknowledge
the reasons for the renewed interest in Rand.
Beyond versatile
Every so often there's a new talent who sounds like bottled lightning.
Chicagoan Rob Clearfield, not yet 30, is blessed as well with a
relentless work ethic.
Governing desire
Outside Paradise, government will never be perfect. But that's no reason to give up on it.