Even 1,500 years ago, John Chrysostom had a lot of questions about the star…
Story Subject: hope
The Magi as Zoroastrians
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
Following a Star, Driving Home
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
Feeding the Hungry: Basil of Caesarea
In the 360s, Basil of Caesara, a bishop, spent his own money to buy food for the starving poor during a famine.
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
History & Transmission of the Bible
The history of translation and transmission of the Bible was complex, contentious, and sometimes violent.
Domestic Violence as Idolatry
The ancient gods blamed humanity for their own failings and problems. If humanity didn’t soothe them, they were struck down. Abusers treat their victims the same way.
The Reformation’s African Ties: Abba Mika’el & Martin Luther
Martin Luther was thrilled to find theological connections with Abba Mika’el – a deacon from Ethiopia. They saw unity in their Christian faith looking backwards and forwards.
How Christmas is Celebrated Around the World
Find out some of the ways that Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, Malta, the Congo, and India.
Imprisoned, a Nazi Resister Reflects: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Nazi resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer spent his final days in concentration camps, questioning how others saw hopefulness in him where he saw restlessness and weariness.