Explore the History of Religion, its teachings, and practices of faiths that influenced humanity's spiritual essence across eras
The Bible mentions the term ‘Gentiles’ about 102 times. This term, describing people other than the Israelites, non-Jews, bears significance for modern readers.
From Babylonian spring rites to Roman calendar wars, discover how January 1 finally became the world’s New Year’s Day.
Some depictions of Moses in western art show him with horns. Why?
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.
When reading a book, one expects to find the protagonist present… Why does God appear absent from the Book of Esther in the Bible?
Jim Jones, a charismatic self-identifying “Christian” leader, turned the People’s Temple into a self-worshiping cult, culminating in history's largest mass suicide at Jonestown.
Saint Nicholas is just one of the many saints associated with Christmas and the Advent Season. Meet ten famous saints associated with the festive season.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German theologian, pastor, and writer who is known for his courageous resistance against Nazism.