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Some Christians saw pagan statues of the gods as vessels of demonic activity and, therefore, took it upon themselves to remove their power through vandalism.
Early Christianity was shaped by those who questioned what was believed and how it was practiced.
From its theological symbolism as the "First Sign" to its portrayal in Renaissance art, discover the deeper meaning of the Wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine.
As an elite Jewish sect in Judea, the Sadducees dominated the sacrificial cult of the Temple, the center of Jewish religious practice, from 150 BC to 70 AD.
The saga of David’s rise to power is one of the Bible’s most intriguing stories. Joab is one of its most fascinating—and tragic—characters.
From Sarajevo to Skopje, trace Sufi orders, core practices, and the tekkes that defined the Ottoman Balkans.
The Book of Leviticus is more than a compilation of religious laws and regulations. It contains the roots of several core theological concepts.
When Peter walked on the water towards Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, he was stepping out of his comfort zone and into the unknown.
