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Ancient of Days is a name for God found multiple times in the Book of Daniel.

Pretty much everyone knows that B.C. means "Before Christ," but what does A.D. stand for? How did we get the A.D. system in the first place?

When is Good Friday? Why is it different than any other Friday? For Christians worldwide, Good Friday is a day of remembrance as the Friday Jesus was crucified and died on the cross.

Regarding the season itself, what name should we use? Should Easter be referred to as Resurrection Day?

Pentecost Sunday is the holiday that celebrates the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles and their followers as told in the Book of Acts. Learn more about the Bible story of Pentecost Sunday and the traditions of Christian churches today.

Greek Easter happens on a different day of the year than the Easter that most Western Christians celebrate. Why it's a different day is a surprising story that goes all the way back to ancient Rome.

You may have heard Catholics or Anglicans talking about how they genuflect at church, but what's the meaning behind this practice?

Discover the meaning, examples, and Christian practices of penance and its relationship to our repentance. Be inspired by Bible verses about penance to seek first the Kingdom of God!

Jeremiah is famous for his biblical writings and ministry during some of the darkest times of Judah’s history. But he didn’t do it alone. Here's what we know about his servant, Baruch.

We know that Jesus often went off in private to pray... does that mean that he meditated? If so, does the way Jesus meditated have any connection to the way we meditate today? The answer may not be what you expect.

Pantheism sounds right when it says that God is in everything. But is that what the Bible teaches?

Christianity as we know it would look hugely different if not for Constantine the Great. But were the changes he brought ultimately positive ones?

The term intermediate state helps Christians discuss a sticky question: what happens between when we die and the final resurrection?

Fat Tuesday has a long history in Christianity, but some of its traditions predate Christianity. For that reason, Christians need to understand Fat Tuesday and some of its history.

Pneumatology isn't just a great word for Scrabble. It's an important religious word for understanding how our spiritual life works.

The division of the Roman Empire into halves changed medieval Christianity and foreshadowed future splits like Protestant Reformation. So what should we know about?

Epiphany is a time of revelation. Jesus revealed himself to the Israelites and the Gentiles as represented by the Wise Men. God doesn’t play favorites but receives all whose hearts long for him.

Christians believe in faith by grace. We embrace suffering, deny our sinful natures, confess our wrongs, love everyone, share the story of Jesus’ life, and have hope for eternity with God in heaven. All of this is decidedly opposed to the rest of...

Few women from the Bible receive as much press and intrigue from both Christians and non-Christians alike than Mary Magdalene. We only have one hint at Mary Magdalene’s life before she followed Jesus. When He casts seven (or possibly more) demons...

The Wisdom of Solomon, also known as the Book of Wisdom, is a Jewish text, composed in Greek, created in Alexandria (Egypt). Commonly dated to the late first century BC, the primary subject of the work is "Wisdom" itself, relating to two main...