Christianity spread across the Roman Empire through persecution, cultural adaptation, and the transformation of pagan beliefs ...

It’s that time of year again when the usual people waste their time and ours arguing that Christmas is nonsense, that if ...

As for the name “Palestine,” it was not used in any widespread way to describe the land of Israel until 135 AD – in other ...

For millions of Christians, the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of their faith, a moment they believe rewrote history. But skeptics insist the event has far more earthly explanations, arguing ...

The three Herods mentioned in the Holy Scripture were all notorious for their cruelty. The first was Herod of Ascalon, aka ...

A Times Square billboard proclaims "Jesus is a Palestinian." That sentiment is historically inaccurate — and also dangerous.

For most people, the name Jesus feels settled, familiar, and deeply tied to memory. And over time, repeated use makes a name feel permanent, so it rarely invites questions. So the idea that His name ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the first recorded Christmas celebration, the death of Amazing ...

Of course, God can do any miracle He wants, so it's never possible to say never. But intuitively and historically, barring a ...

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as they are in today’s fractured world too.

The unexplained years of Jesus’ life, between his youth and ministry, have inspired enduring theories of eastern travel. From ...