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When we say “he is risen indeed” at Easter, we follow an interesting Christian tradition that includes the Bible and early church writings, affirming something vital about the Easter story.

With the North Star and her Christian faith as guides, Harriet Tubman led approximately fifteen Underground Railroad trips from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to free northern states and Canada. Here are some things you probably didn't know about her.

Lent is observed by churches that follow a liturgical calendar, including Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some Protestant denominations.

Koine Greek was the language of the common man (the Greek word, Koine means common) during Greece’s Hellenistic period. It was widely used as the language of the eastern Mediterranean during the New Testament era.

Tammuz was a person, but also the name of a deity in Ancient Mesopotamia. So why do we see him getting mentioned in the book of Ezekiel?

Christology, derived from “Christ,” referring to Jesus, and “-ology,” meaning “the study of,” is the study of Christ, both Jesus as a person and the works of Christ. Christology is far-reaching. As one might...

Based on solid biblical reasoning, we can conclude that the canon will remain closed, so there is no need for additional books. Pseudepigrapha comes from the Greek word pseudo meaning false, and epigraphein, meaning to inscribe or write falsely.

How do we know whether Mary and Joseph stayed at an inn when they reached Bethlehem?

Thomas Merton provided a thought-provoking but inspiring example of thinking deeply about the Christian life, and how to relate across denominations and even across different religions.

Christianity celebrations have a long tradition of greetings, messages, poems, and hymns for Easter. From paschal greetings to favorite Easter poems and hymns, here are some of the classic Easter messages you can use today.

Most cultures have some form of fasting, but Christianity gives it a particular purpose. So, what is the point of Christian fasting?

Discover the purpose of this phrase and its biblical sources as we examine the proper meaning of "begotten, not made."

What’s crucial is to read the text carefully. Wars and rumors of wars should not alarm God’s people. The end is still to come. Such portents do not herald the end!

Discover the essence of Christian dogma, from the Trinity to the Incarnation. Explore examples, meaning, and the impact of these unshakeable core beliefs in the Christian faith.

To be clear, the Bible never says that the Lord God is Mother God. The Bible declares that the Lord is like the universally admired maternal instincts. The Lord uses similitudes to help us understand His “instinctive” loving, nurturing, and...

Maybe you call him St. Nicholas, but have you wondered whether he's a real saint?

Does following the second commandment just mean not to worship statues, or is there more to it?

When is Orthodox Easter in 2022 and why is it a different date for Orthodox Christians?

After sparking controversy in the temple on Holy Tuesday, Jesus took his disciples to the Mount of Olives and spoke about the end of the age. What details do this Olivet Discourse give us about the end?

The prophet Daniel fighting a dragon? Praying in the fiery furnace? If you've read the deuterocanonical books of the Bible, you may know these stories. But are they divinely inspired Scripture?