During the Tudor period, religious beliefs shaped people’s attitudes towards food and food waste.
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Evolutionary geneticist Jenny Graves loves classical choral music, but grew tired of its biblical themes. So she set out to write an alternative based in science.
In the beginning of the Bible, the tree of life represents what sets humans apart from divinity – but other texts use the symbol to depict mankind’s relationship with God.
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins on the evening of Dec. 18, focuses on the story of the male Maccabees. But women are also heroes in histories from that era, including Judith and Hannah.
By the end of the 19th century, the Devil had become a figure of myth. Ironically, that helped his image proliferate in popular culture.
A Kentucky museum tells the history of the universe according to the Bible in an effort to debunk evolution. Its owner, the Christian group Answers in Genesis, promotes right-wing political causes.
The Jewish coming-of-age ritual of bar mitzvah evolved to its current form during the time of Enlightenment, when Jewish families feared losing their traditions.
A scholar argues that like many sacred books, the popular television show encourages men and women to reflect on their lives and choices.
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Kraft-Hiatt Professor in Judaic Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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University Professor and Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University
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Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
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Professor of History, University of Dayton
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Professor of English, University of Dayton
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Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University
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Jenny Graves is a Friend of The Conversation.
Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University