Michael Huffman
Michael is a teacher and writer in Bible and Christian Theology. He has been a youth director, pastor, high school Religious Education teacher, and Bible lecturer in various contexts for most of his adult life. He enjoys good conversation, listening to stories, learning about other cultures and religions, playing with his four children, cooking, hiking, and archery.
Articles by Michael Huffman
Who Is the Death Angel in the Bible?The Bible does not contain a specific character called the “Angel of Death.” But in the Bible, angels and death often come together nonetheless.
Did Jesus Write Letters? The Legend of King Abgar VThe New Testament never says that Jesus wrote anything. But a Christian legend claimed that he once penned a letter to an Anatolian king named Abgar.
The New Testament never says that Jesus wrote anything. But a Christian legend claimed that he once penned a letter to an Anatolian king named Abgar.
Forbidden Foods in the Bible: What You’re Not Supposed to EatThe Bible contains strict food laws, mostly having to do with animal meat. What foods does the Bible forbid?
The Bible contains strict food laws, mostly having to do with animal meat. What foods does the Bible forbid?
What Was the Azusa Street Revival?Sociologists of religion claim that Christian Pentecostalism is the fastest growing religious movement of the past century. Where did Pentecostalism begin?
Sociologists of religion claim that Christian Pentecostalism is the fastest growing religious movement of the past century. Where did Pentecostalism begin?
Where Is the Ark of the Covenant?Babylon destroyed the Temple at Jerusalem in 587 or 586 BCE and pillaged much of its sacred furniture. But what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
Babylon destroyed the Temple at Jerusalem in 587 or 586 BCE and pillaged much of its sacred furniture. But what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
Why Is Moses Often Depicted with Horns?Some depictions of Moses in western art show him with horns. Why?
Comparing the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic CalendarsComparing the calendars of the three “Abrahamic faiths”—the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic calendars—is a good way to explore these religions’ values and beliefs.
Comparing the calendars of the three “Abrahamic faiths”—the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic calendars—is a good way to explore these religions’ values and beliefs.
Where Was Jesus Born? (Stable, Cave, Tree, or Home)Thousands of nativity scenes appear during the Christmas season depicting the holy family inside a stable. But some traditions claim Mary gave birth elsewhere.
5 Controversial Ancient Theories About Jesus’s CrucifixionThe belief that Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion started today's largest religious movement. However, some explained Jesus’s postmortem appearances in other ways.
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion started today's largest religious movement. However, some explained Jesus’s postmortem appearances in other ways.
Why Did the Roman Gladiator Games End?For over six hundred years, gladiatorial games were Romes most spectacular form of entertainment. Why did these enormously popular events cease to be held?
How Mary Magdalene Became One of History’s Most Misunderstood WomenA repentant prostitute? This backstory about Mary Magdalene has spread widely. But who is she in the New Testament?
A repentant prostitute? This backstory about Mary Magdalene has spread widely. But who is she in the New Testament?
The Story of Hagar in Judaism, Christianity, and IslamThe story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.
The story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.