THE striking manner in which post-War archaeological investigation in the Near and Middle East has contributed to Biblical studies is concisely reviewed by Prof. S. H. Hooke in “Archaeology and the ...

THE celebration of the tercentenary of the English authorised version of the Bible is an event of national importance, when everything connected with Holy Writ commands, if possible, more than ...

If anything, the historical details are even messier than Susan Lim’s new account allows. What does history have to do with faith? Everything. As Paul attests in 1 Corinthians 15, Christ died. He was ...

What did the biblical writers know and when did they know it? That question formed the title of a recent book by William G. Dever. At issue is the historical veracity of the so-called historical books ...

Pew Research reveals a paradox: while interest in Christianity may be rising, only 22% of Americans read the Bible weekly and 61% rarely or never read it, often stumped by its unfamiliar genealogies ...

A History of the Bible: The Story of the World’s Most Influential Book, by John Barton. Viking. 640 pages. $35. The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts, by Karen Armstrong. Knopf. 624 ...

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by a tribe of Bedouin in a series of complex caves along the West Bank, Israel, in 1947. More discoveries were made in the Fifties, the texts all wrapped up in ...

Ancient Biblical Remedies is a comprehensive digital guide that brings ancient lost remedies of the Bible back to life, offering a faith-based roadmap to natural healing and holistic spiritual ...

JERUSALEM—The cradle of Old Testament and New Testament history in Israel is the departure point for a feature-length film called "Route 60: The Biblical Highway" that is slated to open on Monday in 1 ...

The History Channel is revisiting one of its most popular titles, the 2013 limited series The Bible, with a new nonfiction event series. Tentatively titled The Bible Revealed, the followup, from A+E ...