Tag: Christianity

John's Background He is called the Baptist Matthew 3:1 and the baptiser Mark 6:14 to distinguish him from other John's and emphasise the distinctive ministry which he had. He was born about 7 B.C. to elderly parents named Zechariah and Elizabeth. John was raised in the priestly line of Aaron on his ...

Herod’s Temple, also known as the Second Temple in its renovated and expanded form, was one of the most magnificent architectural projects of the ancient world. Commissioned by Herod the Great in approximately 20–19 BCE, the temple was a grand enhancement of the modest Second Temple that had been bu...

It is sometimes argued that, since all of the world's major religions hold to similar systems of morality, it doesn't really matter which religion you hold to, as long as you hold to one of them. They all lead to the same place. On the other hand, it is also sometimes argued that there cannot be any...

According to Islamic teaching, Muhammed was the last of many prophets, including Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Isaiah, and Jesus. Muhammed was born in A.D. 571 at Mecca in Arabia. His father died a few days after he was born, and his mother died when he was six years old. His grandfather then cared for hi...

The Romans were a polytheistic people, and they worshipped many gods. However, they were also tolerant of other religions, and they allowed the Jews to practice their own religion. This was important for the development of Christianity, as it allowed Jesus to spread his message without fear of perse...

In a world overflowing with information, we often scroll through endless feeds searching for something meaningful - something real. Yet amid the noise, one book continues to change lives generation after generation: the Bible. Studying the Bible isn’t simply a religious habit; it’s an invitation to ...

Monotheistic religions stand as a cornerstone of human spiritual exploration, emphasizing the worship of a single, all-powerful deity. These religions, with their deep-rooted beliefs and diverse traditions, share a common thread that weaves throughout history and culture. Let's delve into the essenc...

Historical Background So much is known about Peter from the New Testament that all cannot be descibed in detail. More is know about him than any other apostle. A native of Bethsaida in Galilee he was a fisherman. He probably was in business with his brother Andrew and James and John, sons of Zebedee...

The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature: A Fantastic Research Tool for Broad Christian Study The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature is a ten-volume reference work that was published in the late 19th century. It was edited by John McClint...

On a late afternoon, around the year 32 A.D., two men were walking from Jerusalem to the nearby village of Emmaus. Their conversation centered on notable events that had occurred the previous week. As they journeyed, they were joined by a stranger who seemed ignorant of these events. Surprised, they...

If there is a moral absolute which is recognized by most of the great religions, then does it really matter whether one is Confucian, Taoist, Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish, or Christian? Don't all of the great religions point in the same direction? Does it really matter what path we take as long ...

The unification of Spain was by a different route than that of either France or England. The customary rivalry between the feudal aristocracy and the royal authority was complicated by another significant element - a religious crusade. National unification required the ejection of the Muslims, with ...