Michael Huffman
Michael is a teacher and writer in Bible and Christian Theology. He has been a youth director, pastor, high school Religious Education teacher, and Bible lecturer in various contexts for most of his adult life. He enjoys good conversation, listening to stories, learning about other cultures and religions, playing with his four children, cooking, hiking, and archery.
Articles by Michael Huffman
Why Is Moses Often Depicted with Horns?Some depictions of Moses in western art show him with horns. Why?
Comparing the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic CalendarsComparing the calendars of the three “Abrahamic faiths”—the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic calendars—is a good way to explore these religions’ values and beliefs.
Comparing the calendars of the three “Abrahamic faiths”—the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic calendars—is a good way to explore these religions’ values and beliefs.
Where Was Jesus Born? (Stable, Cave, Tree, or Home)Thousands of nativity scenes appear during the Christmas season depicting the holy family inside a stable. But some traditions claim Mary gave birth elsewhere.
Thousands of nativity scenes appear during the Christmas season depicting the holy family inside a stable. But some traditions claim Mary gave birth elsewhere.
5 Controversial Ancient Theories About Jesus’s CrucifixionThe belief that Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion started today's largest religious movement. However, some explained Jesus’s postmortem appearances in other ways.
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion started today's largest religious movement. However, some explained Jesus’s postmortem appearances in other ways.
Why Did the Roman Gladiator Games End?For over six hundred years, gladiatorial games were Romes most spectacular form of entertainment. Why did these enormously popular events cease to be held?
For over six hundred years, gladiatorial games were Romes most spectacular form of entertainment. Why did these enormously popular events cease to be held?
How Mary Magdalene Became One of History’s Most Misunderstood WomenA repentant prostitute? This backstory about Mary Magdalene has spread widely. But who is she in the New Testament?
The Story of Hagar in Judaism, Christianity, and IslamThe story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.
The story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.
What the Bible Says About Ancient Israel’s Divided KingdomAccording to the Bible, the ancient Israel’s tribes’ efforts to coalesce under a monarchy fell short, producing a shaky unity that survived only three kings.
Who Was Jeremiah, the “Weeping Prophet”?Jeremiah was a prophet who lived during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah its takeover by the Babylonian Empire.
Jeremiah was a prophet who lived during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah its takeover by the Babylonian Empire.
What Was the Protestant Reformation? Its Impact on Religion and ArtThe Protestant Reformation refers to the convulsive religious changes in Europe in the 16th century. But the period was a time of change in many areas.
How Did the Apostle Paul Die? What History and Early Christianity SayThe New Testament gives us more biographical information about Paul than it does about any other figure. Yet, it does not say how he died.
The New Testament gives us more biographical information about Paul than it does about any other figure. Yet, it does not say how he died.
What Was the Roman Empire’s Imperial Cult?Ancient Rome is sometimes remembered fondly for its adherence to republican democracy. But, by the first century it was promoting worship of its emperors.
Ancient Rome is sometimes remembered fondly for its adherence to republican democracy. But, by the first century it was promoting worship of its emperors.