How should we understand the role of women in Mark’s Gospel? Check out one view on this subject. by Seong Hee Kim, PhD. Postcolonial feminist biblical interpretation is a new brand of hermeneutics that brings into feminist biblical studies the postcolonial theory of thinkers like Edward Said, Homi Bhabha,… Read More

How are miracles different from magic? What role does medicine play in magic? Find out here. The Bible is a book of faith, telling the story of how God acted in history to protect and save humankind. Miracles are an important part of that story. Read More

The Bible contains a wide array of literature, including love songs and apocalyptic visions. This tool gives a brief explanation of each genre that will give you a platform for understanding the Bible on your own. Most books fall into one particular category of literature or another. An… Read More

Peter fished. Matthew was a tax collector. Find out what other jobs were available in New Testament times. The Bible describes a wide range of cultures and lifestyles. The time from Abraham to the time of the early church spans a period of about two thousand years. How people… Read More

He is the most influential figure in history. Find out what the New Testament has to say about his life, death, and kingdom. “Jesus Christ” is a name that combines “Jesus,” the Greek form of a Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh (the Lord) will save” (Joshua), with “Christ,” the… Read More

During Jesus’ earthly ministry he often communicated through the use of parables, stories used to teach a lesson. Learn about why Jesus used these stories. “Parable” comes from the Greek word which means “to put things together in order to compare them.” Parables are usually short stories told to… Read More

What was slavery like in Jesus’ time? Could slaves ever earn their freedom? Read more to find out. The word in the New Testament usually translated as “servant” actually means “slave,” and referred to someone who was owned or controlled by someone else, not just a servant hired to… Read More

Mary Magdalene has been surrounded by myths for centuries. What does the Bible have to say about her? Mary Magdalene was the first of Jesus’ followers to encounter the resurrected Christ. Magdalene refers to Mary’s hometown, Magdala (or Migdal), a fishing town on the western shore of Lake Galilee. Read More

Each Gospel has unique features, including different perspectives on the Christmas story. Learn about the differences to prepare for your Bible reading during Advent and Christmas. The Gospels according to Matthew and Luke give an account of Jesus’ birth, but each offers a different perspective. Matthew’s Gospel focuses on Joseph’s… Read More