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From Bernini to El Greco, see how masters captured the invisible Holy Spirit through fire, light, and the iconic dove.
The early Church Fathers were well-schooled in the philosophy of Plato and interpreted the philosopher’s presentation of the forms in keeping with the Bible.
Nazareth and the silent years of Jesus provided the foundation for his parables and mission. How did this shape his future ministry?
Who were the disciples, and what kind of personalities did they have?
While the Romans loved their theater, the early Christian fathers did not, as they considered it a negative influence on people, leading them into immorality and debauchery.
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.
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.
