"Every Christian ought to be a good historian" - Caleb Evans (1737-1791), principal of Bristol Baptist Academy God takes history seriously. Consider how much of the Old and New Testament is historical narrative. In its very being Christianity is deeply rooted in historical events, like the call of Abraham, the ministry of the Prophets, and the incarnation, death and resurrection of Christ. God is undoubtedly active in history. And it is right and proper to study history for that reason alone....