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Religion - History & Theory

Explore the History of Religion, its teachings, and practices of faiths that influenced humanity's spiritual essence across eras

What Is the Great Commission? The Final Words of Jesus
What Is the Great Commission? The Final Words of Jesus

The Great Commission is a term that is often used by followers of Christianity today, yet very few stop to consider what it is really all about.

6 Key Themes For Understanding Confucianism
6 Key Themes For Understanding Confucianism

Confucianism includes elements of religion and philosophy and amounts to a comprehensive guide to living. Here are its main themes.

What Do We Know About the “Missing” Books of the Bible?
What Do We Know About the “Missing” Books of the Bible?

Early Biblical history is littered with so-called ‘missing’ books, known as pseudepigrapha, which did not make their way into the Old or New Testament.

What Were the Founding Principles of Monophysitism?
What Were the Founding Principles of Monophysitism?

We examine the advent of Monophysitism, a Christological doctrine that argued Jesus Christ possessed only one divine nature.

How Solomon’s Wisdom Shaped a Kingdom
How Solomon’s Wisdom Shaped a Kingdom

King Solomon’s wisdom was arguably his most notable trait, and 1 Kings 3 is a prime example of his desire for knowledge.

Who Were King Solomon’s Many Wives and Concubines?
Who Were King Solomon’s Many Wives and Concubines?

Before he met and traded with the Queen of Sheba, Solomon was already spoken for—about a thousand times over.

The 6 Most Important Church Councils in Christian History
The 6 Most Important Church Councils in Christian History

Throughout the history of Christianity, many Church councils have been held but not all have impacted Christianity as a whole.

What Is Christian Mysticism? (Definition, History, Practices)
What Is Christian Mysticism? (Definition, History, Practices)

Christian mysticism is an ancient tradition in which adherents seek to unify their soul with God.