It is probably the most identifiable image in the world. A man nailed to two crossed pieces of wood. It can be seen in churches and monuments but also on screen in countless films, most recently and ...

On a Zoom call from her neat, book-lined home office in Princeton, New Jersey, Elaine Pagels explains how her latest book, “Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus,” differs from her ...

But how and why would that torturous event and extreme sorrow associated with the death of the messiah affect eternity in a positive way? Why should Easter be a joyful time? The answer is neither ...

Jesus is central to Christianity, the largest religion in the world. Here’s a look at key historical facts and pivotal archaeological finds that pertain to his life. 3 dead in shooting at Target in ...

Billions of people around the world celebrate his birth every year, and hundreds of millions more celebrate the holiday named after him. Whether or not you believe Jesus Christ is the son of God, an ...

The latest issue of The New Yorker includes an essay by Adam Gopnik, “We’re Still Not Done With Jesus,” on the scholarly debates about the origins of Christianity. In the piece, Gopnik positions ...