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As interest in cultural, intellectual and scientific exploration flourished, support for an all-powerful church diminished.
Small mosques may have been built in America in the 16th century, but these structures constructed later persist to this day.
Jesus wasn't the only one believed to have risen from the dead. Stories of resurrection appear in ancient cultures around the world.
Scholars have investigated the issue for centuries, but many questions persist.
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While historians and scholars debate many aspects of Jesus’ life, most agree on what language he mainly spoke.
Some argue that Jesus wasn’t an actual man, but within a few decades of his lifetime, he was mentioned by Jewish and Roman historians.
These ancient texts challenge mainstream Christian teachings.
The Twelve Apostles played a crucial role in the spread of early Christianity, though their histories are often debated.
The controversial shroud that might have covered Jesus’ the body first appeared in the 1350s and is now available for online viewing.
A 2018 forensic analysis adds to a centuries-long debate over the Shroud of Turin’s authenticity and whether Jesus was buried in it.
A sixth-century image discovered in Israel depicts Jesus with short, curly hair.
Once one of Jesus’ most trusted disciples, Judas became the poster child for treachery and cowardice.
Historical accounts of Pontius Pilate, who sentenced Jesus to death, paint him as arrogant and cruel. The Bible goes easier on him.
Jesus is one of the most commonly painted figures in Western art. But what do we really know about his appearance?
Around the globe, the serpent carries potent symbolism.
The story of this clay creature took shape over centuries.
March 17 has taken on new meaning for cat lovers, who honor the church’s unofficial patron saint of felines: St. Gertrude of Nivelles.
