RECENT COLUMNS
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David Warren
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Stephen P. White
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H.W. Crocker III
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Randall Smith
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Amy Fahey
NEWS
COMMENTARY
RECENT COLUMNS
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David Warren
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Stephen P. White
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H.W. Crocker III
-
Randall Smith
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Amy Fahey
NEWS
COMMENTARY
Understanding COVID through “Kristin Lavransdotter”
Hans Boersma, First Things
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
In her acclaimed novels set in the 14th century, Sigrid Undset describes the fear and courage of those facing the plague. Did the plague induce fear in people then? Of course it did. But committed Christians such as Kristin never let go of their Christian calling—no matter their fear. Bodies deserve care and respect, even after the point of death.