You’ve heard it in churches, Christmas songs, movies, and probably a few situations that had nothing to do with religion. But here’s a question you might never have asked: What did his mother actually call him? It sounds simple enough—until you follow the answer through history and discover how much happened before that name reached your Bible.
The Bible describes Barabbas as the prisoner released by Pilate while Jesus was condemned to crucifixion. Then the extraordinary happened: Barabbas disappeared.
For centuries, the story of Jesus walking on water has sparked awe and disbelief in equal measure. Now, researchers digging into ancient clues, weather records, and geology think something remarkable may actually back it up.
“Children say that people are hung sometimes for speaking the truth.”—Joan of Arc Whether religious, political, or social, martyrs have a powerful sway over the public's imagination. Their sacrifices give their messages power and meaning, and...
“Children say that people are hung sometimes for speaking the truth.”—Joan of Arc Whether religious, political, or social, martyrs have a powerful sway over the public's imagination. Their sacrifices give their messages power and meaning, and...
“Children say that people are hung sometimes for speaking the truth.”—Joan of Arc Whether religious, political, or social, martyrs have a powerful sway over the public's imagination. Their sacrifices give their messages power and meaning, and...
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