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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

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.

What Was the Temple in Ancient Judaism? (Purpose & Significance)
What Was the Temple in Ancient Judaism? (Purpose & Significance)

In ancient Judaism, the Tabernacle, and later the Temple, were the focal point of the spiritual life of Israel.

How Medieval Japan’s Fusion of Buddhism and Shinto Created Shinbutsu-Shugo
How Medieval Japan’s Fusion of Buddhism and Shinto Created Shinbutsu-Shugo

Japan has been Buddhist throughout most of its history, but before Buddhism there was Shinto. Merging these beliefs created Shinbutsu-Shugo, the religion of Medieval Japan.

What Is the “Gospel of Mark” All About?
What Is the “Gospel of Mark” All About?

The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four gospels in the Biblical canon and it served as a source for Matthew and Luke.

How Did the Quakers Transform from Radical Dissenters to Icons of Peace?
How Did the Quakers Transform from Radical Dissenters to Icons of Peace?

The Religious Society of Friends, better known as the Quakers, began as a revolutionary theological movement that challenged the social, political, and religious orthodoxies of their time.

What Is the “Gospel of Luke” All About?
What Is the “Gospel of Luke” All About?

Luke compiled his gospel account after careful research and speaking to eyewitnesses about the events he details in the Gospel of Luke.

Everything You Need to Know About the Ten Commandments
Everything You Need to Know About the Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments are an influential part of Western moral consciousness. How is this list of laws presented in the Bible?