Images of Christ often represented prevailing cultural beliefs, allowing onlookers to connect in a deep and meaningful way.
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A religion scholar explains why the label of ‘cult’ gets in the way of understanding new religions and political movements.
The history of early Christianity shows the power of the Bible used as a sign of resistance against repression at the hands of the Romans.
The real scrolls are considered priceless. Here’s why.
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Professor of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies, Penn State
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Cadbury Professor of Theology, University of Birmingham
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Assistant Professor of New Testament, Santa Clara University
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Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross