Critical Perspectives: Searching for the Historical Jesus

Learn about Jesus in the context of first century historical documents. The recent deluge of books and movies on early Christian literature has generated much interest among Christians and non-Christians alike. Amid skepticism and apologetics, readers seek answers to questions that bring the historical Jesus to the forefront of… Read More

Critical Perspectives: The Myth of Redemptive Violence

Is violence justified under any circumstances? Would violence be justified if it achieved a favorable outcome? Check out this article to find out. Abstract Redemptive violence is a myth which is cast in the framework of an indestructible good character who, upon finding that the law is too… Read More

Critical Perspectives: Life, the Universe, and Everything

Learn more about the creation narrative and its place in the context of Ancient Near Eastern creation literature. Whether it’s at the heart of recent controversy in public school curriculum or of popular works of science fiction, the question of how the earth and its inhabitants came into existence… Read More

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great spread Hellenism throughout the ancient world. But what did he have to do with the Bible? Find out here. Alexander III of Macedon, known as “Alexander the Great” lived from 356 to 323 B.C. and is remembered as one of the greatest military leaders in history. Read More

Critical Perspectives: How Shall We Live… In a Violent World?

Wars, injustices and neighborhood bullies fill the world with violence. Read how Christians should respond to violence in the world. Ten-year-old Mark came home from school complaining about the village bully who was hassling him every day on the school bus. When his father asked him what he was… Read More

Critical Perspectives: Divorce—Biblical Perspectives

Divorce affects millions of individuals. Read more to see what the Bible says about divorce and learn how Christians can approach the issue today. In an age when marriage, once considered the bedrock of society, has tumbled from its position of moral prominence, and the divorce rate (among Christians… Read More

Pharisees

They weren’t priests, but they weren’t commoners. So who were the Pharisees and what was their role in Jewish life? Find out here. By Jesus’ day, it was common for Jewish people to meet in private homes for worship and to study the Scriptures. This practice… Read More