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Brook Wilensky-Lanford

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September 22, 2015
Brook Wilensky-Lanford
Coming to America: A Brief History of U.S.-Papal Diplomacy
Since 1797, America and the Holy See have been friends, strangers, and friends once more
September 11, 2015
Brook Wilensky-Lanford
Falling Asleep in the Afterlife
Why are books about visiting heaven so boring—and popular?
December 12, 2014
Brook Wilensky-Lanford
Ridley Scott's 'Exodus' Proves the "Bible Movies" Trend Is Nonsense
July 4, 2014
Brook Wilensky-Lanford
The Dangerous Lies We Tell About America’s Founding
Myths may comfort us, but facts are our best weapon against Tea Party perversions
March 27, 2014
Brook Wilensky-Lanford
The Big New 'Noah' Movie Is Closer to the Bible Than its Christian Critics Will Admit

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