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.

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

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

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.

In recent years, the Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics. The belief that God has ...

After much pre-publicity, which I reflected on at the time, The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality within the Biblical Story (Yale University Press) has finally appeared. This enables an end to ...

When House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered his first speech after being voted in, by his colleagues, to the speaker s chair, ...

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

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...