Christmas is the most magical time of the year, fondly looked forward to as an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. But Christmas is, of course, most strongly linked with religion, with ...

Both infancy narratives build upon the memories of historical events and contain useful historical data. However, readers today should not assume that everything in the narratives is certain ...

The story of Jesus’ birth has continued to shape and transform the world for more than 2,000 years. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, it’s essential to look deeper at the fascinating proclamations ...

Christmas! The mention of Christmas brings forth a flood of images and experiences – celebrations, time off work, church services, credit card debt, and family gatherings. For those who hold a ...

In their differing accounts of the first Christmas, the Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide important historical details about where and when Jesus was born. Sacred originsWith its shepherds and wise ...

Brent Landau, a biblical scholar at the University of Texas at Austin, rediscovered the Syriac manuscript in the Vatican archives some years ago and became the first person to translate it to English ...

Was there really a virgin birth in the Bible? No and yes, in that order. The virgin birth of Jesus to Mary is a cornerstone of Christian belief, and has been for nearly two thousand years. Yet for all ...