The crucifixion is apparently under review. In his doctoral thesis, newly graduated Swedish theologian Gunnar Samuelsson argues that the cross Jesus supposedly died on may not actually have been a ...

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Pope Francis leaves the parish of Serafina at the end of a meeting with represenatitves of some aid and charity centers ahead of Sunday’s 37th World Youth Day in Lisbon on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023.

As we approach Good Friday and Easter each year the question arises: “Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?” This question, often asked by young children, is one that puzzles non-believers and ...

I think the main reasons are given in First Peter chapter 1 verses 18 through 20. Let's discover, together, the answer to the question, “Why did Jesus go to the cross?” First, there was a plan to ...

Ever wondered what life was really like thousands of years ago? Thanks to the treasures unearthed by archaeologists, we get ...

The Bible says that when Jesus died at the 'ninth hour,' darkness shrouded the land and the earth trembled at his final breath. While Scripture does not provide an exact date, many historians have ...

In the springtime, families around the world celebrate Easter. For many Christians, Easter is an important holiday with church services to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For ...

An old hymn asks the following questions: "Why did He go to Calvary? Why was His life's blood shed for me?" The song’s chorus says that He loves us, and that is the reason that Jesus suffered on the ...