The Bible,” says Bruce Gordon, “is a book in exile, a refugee that has washed up on many shores.” And this really admirable volume pursues the question of how “a book of many different forms” actually ...

A controversial Israeli professor is once again calling for a “rewrite” of the Holy Bible.

Every Valley,” by Charles King, follows Handel’s path toward creating a musical masterpiece that’s still inescapable.

What is the New King James Version of the Bible and how does it differ from others? Here is a brief explanation of several ...

It might not seem like it, but Trump is continuing a long tradition in American politics: using language shaped by the Bible.

What do scriptural accounts of monstrous beings like Leviathan and Behemoth tell us about our experience of the sacred?

Music has always been a powerful medium for conveying messages, emotions, and stories. Throughout history, many musicians ...

Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and despised, placing it at the center stage of the dawn of history.

Later in the Bible, a Jezebel appears as a false prophet ... the next election is “do or die,” said Matthew Taylor, whose new ...

Who would have thought a book with the formidable title Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies could be ...

Petitioners behind the lawsuit include religious leaders, public school teachers and parents in Oklahoma who argue the measure is harmful.

Early in the 11th century, a Benedictine Abbot established All Souls' Day as a day to pray for the souls of deceased family ...