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Every few years or so, a major news story will run about "lost books of the Bible." Are there really lost books of the Bible?

The Gospel of Thomas, as well as other books in the pseudepigrapha, failed this canonicity test and, therefore, did not earn a place in the Bible. We run into a group of writings known as the pseudepigrapha. In other words, writers would adopt the...

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.

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...

Each book belongs in the Bible and is an essential part of the whole story of God; however, it was not originally constructed in the form of books. God’s people recorded the Lord’s inspired word over time as they encountered Him. Organizing...

Is there an angel named Ariel in the Bible, or is the name something from folklore?

Universalism is the belief that ultimately everybody will be saved. There are several different stripes of Universalists.

The Torah is the first five books of the Old Testament, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This article aims to answer questions such as when was the Torah written, what does the name mean, and why does this matter for...

Many skeptics today will say the Bible is not reliable. But there are many things Christians can research, both in God's word and externally, to build a good case for the reliability of the Bible. Namely, canonization of the Bible, historical...

The Book of Enoch is one of many books attributed to someone in the Bible, but which has been shown to be inaccurate. But what do we know about it?

Who is Susanna in the Bible, and how can we learn from her example?

King Henry II and his archbishop Thomas Becket had conflicting ideas about how to run the church and state of England. So how did things escalate to Becket being killed?

Through the genealogy of Jesus, God shows us how he can turn something fragmented into a work of art for his glorious purpose. Not only do the names show the historical accuracy of Scripture, but we see God using anyone and everyone.

As for the character of Abaddon, we only encounter this being in Revelation. He carries out his role during the fifth trumpet of destruction, as we mentioned above with the locusts. They swarm out of a seemingly bottomless pit.

If you’ve found yourself wondering what sources biblical writers used when writing the various books of the Bible, you may be engaging in something known as source criticism. This field of study seeks to analyze what sources the writers of the...

Apart from the menorah, which people will light to represent the eight days in which the oil jar burnt, we can point to a number of common hallmarks of this holiday that people practice today.

Postmillennialism is an end-times view that focuses on the progressive victory and expansive influence of Christianity. It believes that we are currently living in the “Millennium” and that, during this indefinitely long period of time, Christians...

Although Uriel is not mentioned by name in the Bible, nor can one ascertain that He is the angel behind the events mentioned in the Apocrypha, this literature still proves to be an interesting read.

What does the Bible say about usury? Is it a sin to charge interest? Discover the biblical definition and history of usury in Christianity.