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Religion - History & Theory

Explore the History of Religion, its teachings, and practices of faiths that influenced humanity's spiritual essence across eras

4 Major Monastic Reform Orders in Medieval Europe
4 Major Monastic Reform Orders in Medieval Europe

In the High Middle Ages, several monastic orders were established in an attempt to reform European monasticism.

What the Book of Nahum Says About the Fall of Nineveh
What the Book of Nahum Says About the Fall of Nineveh

The Book of Nahum has Judah as its audience, though the prophecies it details are about the fall of the Assyrian Empire.

Why Did Ethiopian Rulers Claim to Be Descendants of King Solomon?
Why Did Ethiopian Rulers Claim to Be Descendants of King Solomon?

From the Medieval Period to the Modern Era, Ethiopian rulers rooted their legitimacy in claims of descent from the biblical King Solomon.

What Lao Tzu Believed and How It Shaped Taoism
What Lao Tzu Believed and How It Shaped Taoism

Lao Tzu’s existence on this Earth cannot be definitively proven, although the contributions to Taoism attributed to him continue to inspire people generations later.

How Angels and Demons Interact with Humans in the Bible
How Angels and Demons Interact with Humans in the Bible

In the Bible, angels and demons influence human life in unexpected ways. Discover what Scripture really says about these spiritual beings.

Who Was Saint John the Baptist? (Bio, Death, Facts)
Who Was Saint John the Baptist? (Bio, Death, Facts)

In Christianity, John the Baptist was called to prepare the way for the Lord. He showed that Jesus was the awaited Messiah.

What 1 & 2 Kings Reveal About Power and Faith
What 1 & 2 Kings Reveal About Power and Faith

The books of 1 and 2 Kings tell the story of Israel from the end of David’s rule to the time of exile.

How to Read the Books of the Prophets in the Bible
How to Read the Books of the Prophets in the Bible

There are many different genres in the Bible and each requires a unique lens. This article explores the books of the prophets.