The title “King of the Jews” appears sparingly in the Gospels, yet each use is deliberate and...
The modern Christmas season contains a mixture of genuine Christian history, medieval folklore, and later cultural inventions....
The genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke have long drawn attention because Matthew includes Jeconiah in...
Mary stands near the center of the Gospel story, yet the New Testament gives only a brief...
Elizabeth stands as one of the most remarkable women in the New Testament, yet she is often...
Christianity and Islam both use the word martyr, but the two religions give it opposite meanings. Christianity...
The Book of Sirach stands at a turning point in the history of Israel. After the conquests...
Moses stands as one of the most honored figures in Scripture. He confronted Pharaoh, led Israel out...
Christians often inherit long-standing interpretations of Scripture that feel secure simply because they are familiar. They are...
Deuteronomy ends with a mystery. Moses dies on Mount Nebo, and God Himself buries him in a...
