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In popular usage, “apocalypse” conjures images of world-ending disaster. But in the Bible, the word refers to a special type of visionary, divinely-guided revelation.
From rooftop glances to royal intrigue, the story of Bathsheba and the scandalous origins of King Solomon blends lust, loss, and legacy.
The land of Canaan features prominently in the Old Testament. Where did the name come from, where is it, and why is it so significant?
Discover one of medieval Europe’s most influential religious movements: the Lollards.
Easter can be challenging to grasp, so this timeline from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day is a great tool to see the bigger picture.
Benedict IX was a scandalous pope who held the office three separate times. His pontificates were ones the Catholic Church would rather forget.
The Edict of Expulsion, signed by King Edward I, ordered the expulsion of all Jews from the Kingdom of England, citing financial tensions and religious prejudice.
According to the Bible, Jacob was renamed Israel—a name that became one of the most recognized in world history. But who was Jacob’s twin?
