New Testament
May 9
Martha: A Remarkable Disciple
The New Testament mentions Martha, a disciple of Jesus, three times (Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–44; 12:2). Her actions, statements, and profession of faith reveal a […]
May 1
Medusa-clad Athena Statue Unearthed
A press release issued by the Republic of Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the excavation of a 6.5-foot-tall marble statue of Athena in […]
Apr 25
The “Strange” Ending of the Gospel of Mark and Why It Makes All the Difference
By: James Tabor
James Tabor presents a fresh look at the original text of the earliest Gospel.
Apr 23
Jesus the Short King
Translating a text can be a difficult task under any circumstance. But it is all the harder when the meaning of the original text is […]
Apr 22
Who Was the Ethiopian Eunuch?
It is common in the Acts of the Apostles to present brief episodes of evangelization that move rapidly across space, with little sustained interest in […]
Apr 22
The Hidden History of Jerusalem’s Upper Room
Just outside Zion Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City sits a small building considered by many Christians to be the location of Jesus’s Last Supper, and […]
Apr 16
How Was Jesus Crucified
By: Marek Dospěl
How was Jesus crucified? This question sounds so trivial it is almost confusing. Christian tradition has always portrayed Jesus hanging from the cross with his […]
Apr 10
39 Sites in Lebanon Gain UNESCO Protection
In a decision prompted by a request from the Lebanese government, UNESCO granted enhanced protection status to 39 sites across Lebanon under the 1954 Hague […]
Apr 3
Jesus’s Sense of Time on Good Friday
Matthew 26:39 records that, on the night before his crucifixion, Jesus prays in Gethsemane: “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from […]
Apr 1
Laying Out the Last Supper
By: Clinton J. Moyer
When Jesus and his disciples gathered for the Last Supper, how was the meal laid out? Did the group emulate the Roman dining practice of […]
