Eternity (newspaper)

Eternity is a newspaper published in Australia from a Christian perspective.[1] It claims the Nicene creed as its statement of faith, and is not affiliated with any church. It has five main content focuses: personal testimonies, missionary news, book excerpts, social justice, and perspectives on popular culture.[2] It is available in both print and online formats. From May 2011, Eternity become part of Bible Society Australia,[3] a broad based interdenominational organisation that is a member of the worldwide United Bible Societies.[4]

Eternity is published monthly with a circulation of 100,000. It is edited by John Sandeman, formerly the owner of Eternity and now the Publications and Digital Manager of Bible Society Australia.

Eternity is named after the graffito tag "Eternity" which Arthur Stace, spent 37 years writing in chalk on Sydney's footpaths[5][6]. Stace was a reformed alcoholic and convert to Christianity. The tag is best known to Australians by its prominent display on the Sydney Harbour Bridge during Sydney New Year's Eve 1999–00. It was also displayed in the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games.

Eternity's first issue was released in October 2009.

Eternity was founded by John Sandeman as managing editor, and David Maegraith as marketing director.

History

In early 2009 David Maegraith and John Sandeman first met, for the purpose of discussion on other business matters. In the course of conversation they discovered a shared interest in media, publishing, and the desire to see a quality news publication created for the Christian audience in Australia.[7]

The first draft of the paper was called Australian Christian however, after further thought, Sandeman came up with the name Eternity.

Maegraith left the paper in 2010 to found media and marketing company Spaark.[8]


See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.smh.com.au/national/and-now-for-all-the-good-news-20091017-h1f5.html
  2. ↑ https://www.eternitynews.com.au
  3. ↑ "Bible Society Australia"
  4. ↑ "United Bible Societies"
  5. ↑ https://acornpress.net.au/publications/mr-eternity-story-arthur-stace/
  6. ↑ http://www.eternity.com.au/arthurandeternity/
  7. ↑ "And now for all the Good News". theage.com.au. News Limited.
  8. ↑ "Spaark.org"
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