Tag: Christianity

Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, is revered by billions of people worldwide as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life and teachings have profoundly impacted the course of history and continue to inspire people of all faiths. The Birth of Jesus Jesus was born in Bethlehe...

The life of Christ is one of the most fascinating and enduring subjects of study in human history. From his miraculous birth to his death and resurrection, Jesus of Nazareth continues to inspire and challenge people of all faiths and backgrounds. In this post, we will explore some of the key events ...

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 ...

Christian evidences refer to the various arguments, facts, and historical data that support the truth claims of Christianity. These evidences are used by Christians to demonstrate the validity of their faith and to defend it against skeptics and critics. One of the most important pieces of evidence ...

Paul was a Jew who was born in Tarsus, a city in modern-day Turkey. He was a Pharisee, a strict follower of the Jewish law. However, he had a conversion experience on the road to Damascus, and he became a follower of Jesus Christ. After his conversion, Paul began to travel throughout the Roman Empir...

The following are early extra-biblical references to Jesus and/or Christians by non-Christian writers (in some cases, Christian writers are quoting non-Christian writers' references to Jesus). Quotes are copied from the accompanying links, unless otherwise noted. Within the text of the article, auth...

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...

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...

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...

Elijah Name Elijahs name means 'My God is Yahweh'. In biblical times a mans name revealed some part of his personality or character. 1 Samuel 25:25 His name was both the explanation of his character and the declaration of his ministry. He is said to be a Tishbite from Tishbe in Gilead. 1 Kings 17:1...

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...