From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about the truth behind the Easter story.
Although realists characterize international relations as having essentially always been a self-help system in which states use force to promote, defend, or vindicate their own interests, we need not read it has always been that way. Alongside the self-i
What Happened Before Resurrection Day? Even before Christ’s resurrection, God used traditional religious symbols to emphasize the message of Jesus’s victory on the cross. At the same time, some of Jerusalem’s religious leaders allied with the Roman government, while unknown disciples cast off ...
They just happened to be an answer to her prayers. But that’s another story. After the 9-11 wake-up call I wanted to check if Hal, the Old War Horse, was still around. From what I was seeing around me, his warnings appeared to be coming to fruition. Perhaps he wasn’t just a...
Yes, I'm a historian, which means I only give a toss about what actually happened, not what a bunch of mooks with pens wrote, and certainly not selective reading of history into some kind of grand deterministic path of human civilization. History is far too complicated and fa...
After the crucifixion and reported resurrection of Jesus around 30-33 AD, Peter's role became even more pronounced. On the day of Pentecost, he delivered a powerful sermon that resulted in the baptism of thousands, establishing him as a formidable preacher. His leadership was further solidified ...
They just happened to be an answer to her prayers. But that’s another story. After the 9-11 wake-up call I wanted to check if Hal, the Old War Horse, was still around. From what I was seeing around me, his warnings appeared to be coming to fruition. Perhaps he wasn’t just a...
bullet points and outlines. I’m only slightly exaggerating.Scott Paige wrote an articlewhere this very thing happened to him. Incidentally, those things I mentioned above, the deity of Christ, the humanity of Christ, the sinlessness of Christ, and the virgin birth are all defined in various...
I, as an individual being, believe that the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ indeed happened, and I also accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. As a child, I was raised in a Christian home; because of this, I consider myself as a Christian. However, I did deal with ...
You could argue the crucifixion of Jesus is the most tragic story of them all. There are many Christians and non-Christians who discuss the life of Jesus and his teachings, as well as his resurrection from the dead. But what happened at the cross? Our discussion today centers on what to...