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Dave Armstrong is the author of several books of apologetics, including A Biblical Defense of Catholicism (Sophia Press, 2003). He writes from Detroit, Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Judy, and their four children. Visit him online at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism with Dave Armstrong.
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Christmas Trees: Christian symbolism and development of the custom

December 22, 2020 Dave Armstrong 2

It appears that virtually all who look into the origin and Christian symbolism of Christmas trees trace the first overt example to St. Boniface (bet. 672-679 to 745 or 755). The story he is most […]

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A defense of the Virgin Birth against a “Bible-bashing” atheist

December 24, 2019 Dave Armstrong 10

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman’u-el. — Isaiah 7:14 (RSV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ […]

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