Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem? Why the Gospels disagree over the circumstances of Christ’s birth
Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to some ...
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The Virgin Birth of Christ
These reasons, at times, are more ingenuous than wise. Other theologians say Christ’s incarnation required the Virgin Birth, but the effort overlooks the sovereignty of God. Since God is ...
'Tis the season to celebrate Christ's birth, not crass commercialism.
Christmas simply means “Christ’s mass.” The Christian holiday celebrates Christ’s birth, but there are no trustworthy records ...
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Depictions of Christ's Birth in Art Through the Ages
The birth of Christ is strictly tied in with the Passion and the ... composed an ideological clasp that completes Christ's mission of salvation - its beginning and its end. Some elements spill over ...
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A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus
A keffiyeh-wrapped baby Jesus sparks a global conversation about faith, politics, and justice, revealing deep tensions and ...
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What is Advent? When it starts in 2024 and what the candles represent
For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As the ...
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Christmas Advent: God is in the details
SEE ALSO: Tracing His Promise, a Christmas Advent: The Jesse Tree A prophecy from Micah unveils a fascinating detail about the place of Christ’s birth. Like other prophecies we’ve studied ...