William Tyndale’s translation, published in 1526, was based on a then-radical idea: Anyone should be able to read the Bible in their own language.
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‘Apocrypha’ means ‘hidden’ in Greek, but it is often used to describe texts that are outside the official biblical canon.
The Kalevala, a poetic epic filled with myth, reflects the shared roots between Finnish and Karelian cultures.
Some women adopted non-Jewish identities to support the resistance. For most, though, it was simply a strategy for survival – one with constant risk of exposure and execution.
The shofar is used on many different occasions in the Bible. But today, for many Jews, it is most associated with the High Holidays: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas are testing a Supreme Court precedent barring displays of the Ten Commandments’ display in public school classrooms.
History shows that governments’ attempts to strengthen religious institutions can backfire.
New research from sociologists finds that local Catholic leaders are more likely than many other Christian clergy to speak about immigration with their congregations.
Music brings spiritual realms into the world of human senses.
Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life.
Catholic opposition to the death penalty is relatively new in the church’s history, but has helped shape public debate.
Hailed as a returning hero, the Marquis de Lafayette made a grand tour of the US in 1824-25, just before the country’s 50th birthday.
The country’s long-running conflict continues to impact life in many rural areas, which also face threats from illegal mining and other extractive industries.
‘Cultural Catholics’ who rarely attend Mass now make up half of the US church.
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal his intentions as leader of the Catholic Church.
As the first non-European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within the church.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond on April 30, 2025.
Ararat, a settlement dreamed up in the 1800s, was meant to offer a refuge to Jews. But after an ornate ceremony, plans never got off the ground.
The meaning of ‘happiness’ was in flux in Shakespeare’s England, and his plays capture many senses of the word.
Several libraries in the ancient world blended learning and books with memorials to their sponsors.
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