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According to the Bible, Jacob was renamed Israel—a name that became one of the most recognized in world history. But who was Jacob’s twin?
Mainstream Christian churches believe marriage is an institution between one man and one woman, but there are instances of polygamy in the Bible.
Marriage plays a role both in New Testament narratives and its theology.
Marriage is a prominent trope in every section of the Hebrew Bible. Yet, while there is plenty to explore, not all questions have been answered.
There are many claims that there are contradictions in the Bible. On closer inspection, however, some have weak foundations.
The Amish in America are well known for their peculiar dress and horse-drawn buggies. But what do the Amish believe and why?
The New Testament contains only one passage about head coverings. While scholars assume its original readers understood it, modern readers have found it challenging.
The New Testament contains only one story about Jesus’s childhood after his infancy. But fantastic tales about his growing-up years were preserved in other writings.
