Why did Jesus tell people to make offerings in the Temple? Why did Paul call himself a Pharisee? The Bible’s answer might surprise you.

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Author Betty Johansen has released an Old Testament Study Guide, written by her mother Elizabeth Johansen, for those seeking ...

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What the Bible and history tell us about the claim that God gave the land of Israel to Abraham and his descendants.

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Award-winning actor Tim Allen has shared more about his Bible reading journey, revealing he recently read through and re-read ...

Given all the controversy about Bishop Mariann Budde’s sermon at the National Cathedral, one would think her words were part ...

Boyle’s novel “Saint of the Narrows Street” captures the feel of a Brooklyn neighborhood and the characters whose lives are shaped by violence. Lucy Rose’s beautiful, terrifying novel ...

ABC's Of Kings and Prophets shows exactly what you shouldn't do when dramatizing a biblical story for network TV audiences.

Did God say not to eat of any of the trees?” When the woman correctly states what God commanded, the devil then proceeds to ...