The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would be restored to life (resurrected) after his death (Psalm 16:8-11, Isaiah 53:10-12). Jesus was resurrected on the Sunday after his crucifixion. This is why Christians worship on Sundays. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would asc...
Turin, Italy is famous for being the guardian of theHoly Shroud, and that was the case for centuries. This sacred relic is supposed to be the cloth that was buried with Jesus after crucifixion. It remained in Nice for several years before being moved to Turin. 30. A very unique and wei...
As a form of deterrent, Shoguns of ancient Japan would decapitate the victim and place their heads on spikes lining the thoroughfares to the city gates (the Romans did similarly with crucifixion). This, along with mass public burnings was used as a means of dissuading the general population...
Annie: I always start with the primary sources, contemporary if possible, looking for any reference to the characters I’m planning to write about. I find out, or remind myself, about the timelines, then I look at the later, usually Anglo-Norman sources, to see where they embellish and ...
(the events of the Third Crusade), and because I want to stay as faithful to the true facts and timelines as possible, my plotline is already laid out for me to some extent by the historical sources. That’s been an unusual experience for someone who’s used to having to make it all...
Sometimes a hypothesis which challenges convention can be alluring, particularly when it could plausibly fit most of the facts. But all of the evidence presented by Illig and his group (mostly written in German) is circumstantial at best. Their hypothesis does raise some interesting questions and ...
Here are some jolly Christmas facts that will arouse your interest : The traditional colors of Christmas decorations are red, green and gold. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus, which was shed in his crucifixion. Green symbolizes eternal life. Gold is the first color associated with Christmas ...
so there is no theological need for the all-atoning sacrifice of Jesus through his crucifixion and resurrection. Muslims believe we will be held accountable before God for our own actions and responsible for our own salvation. We will not be able to rely on anyone else, not even Jesus or ...
(I am looking at Sweyn Forkbeard in Vikings Valhalla) someone will notice. There is a knack to historical fiction, to weaving the story within the known facts, to introducing fictional characters and creating their interactions with historical figures. The story has to have that essence of ...