Explore the History of Religion, its teachings, and practices of faiths that influenced humanity's spiritual essence across eras
Despite being over 1,300 years old, making it one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the world, Japan’s Horyu-ji continues to fascinate and astound.
King Saul was the first king of Israel and, unfortunately, also the first to show that God's warnings against a monarch in Israel were justified.
Most Christians imagine Jesus as a Caucasian, long-haired, bearded man, but this is not how artists always depicted him. So, what did Jesus look like?
Isaiah is the only book in the Bible that refers to the seraphim by that name. These enigmatic creatures serve in the direct presence of God.
Ezekiel and Revelation describe four living creatures that minister around God's throne. They are hybrid beings, most with humanoid and animal parts.
The Medieval Church permeated almost every facet of society. It shaped Western culture since and left an indelible mark on humanity.
Docetism arose following the rise of the New Testament, as one of the heresies against Christian scripture.
Christian Science originated in the 19th-century American context. The denomination attributes its origin to a female founder and focuses on healing.