Tag: Christianity

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 ...

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 ...

Portugal, with its rich history and deep-rooted religious traditions, is home to numerous Christian sites that attract pilgrims and tourists alike. When traveling, make sure you need an International Driver's License in Portugal to drive and rent a car, especially if you are from the US. Here are te...

The 6th edition of this Bible Encyclopedia (January 2016) contains 694 pages (8.5X11) of information, over 5,500 entries, and over 6,000 cross references. The new edition contains almost 1,000 new words and updated entries. Twenty-five years of research have gone into this one-of-a-kind reference t...

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...

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...

Timelines: the development of (Western) Christianity, the emergence of Christian Scriptures, and the history of Biblical manuscripts, interpretation, and authority Dr. Charles Ess, Drury University Approximate date/sEvent / PeriodBible reference / concept / source20's C.E.Jesus and his followers - "...

The discovery of what some have claimed to be Jesus’ family tomb is one of the most debated archaeological findings related to biblical history. The controversy centers around a tomb in the East Talpiot neighborhood of Jerusalem, which was uncovered in 1980 during a routine construction project. Thi...

Portuguese ahead of other Europeans in Africa and Asia Portuguese Maritime TradePortuguese inland in Africa in the early 1500sExpansion and Slave Trading from Luanda Portuguese voyages: places with first arrival dates Portuguese Expansion in the early 1500s By 1500, the Portuguese had already sailed...

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...