Jesus
The most prolific author in history has died
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 10, 2016
Jacob Neusner has died. He revolutionized American Jewish studies.
New book shows humanists how to be ‘secular Jesus followers’
By Kimberly Winston — October 3, 2016
(RNS) 'Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower' by Tom Krattenmaker strips Jesus down to the basic ethical teachings.
The death penalty killed Jesus. Is it killing us, too?
By Jonathan Merritt — September 2, 2016
Christianity purports to follow a first-century rabbi who was convicted, jailed, and sentenced to die at the hands of the state beside two other convicted felons. Here's why it matters.
Why Jews are ‘cross’ with Paul Simon
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 27, 2016
If we were shocked by Paul Simon's DNC cross, it is only because we have not been paying attention.
Sex outside of marriage can be holy, according to this Christian minister
By Jonathan Merritt — July 21, 2016
"Good Christian Sex" is a Chicago pastor's attempt to free Christians from shame about having sex outside of marriage.
Alfonse Borysewicz’s lonely struggle gives Catholic art a modern face
By Yonat Shimron — June 16, 2016
(RNS) His paintings are all about faith; at the same time, they speak fluently and powerfully in the language and palette of contemporary art.
Confederate flag resolution a historic opportunity to correct the past
By guest — June 15, 2016
(RNS) We cannot undo what our ancestors did, but I felt we had a historic opportunity to show that we have repented of these ungodly attitudes.
At Israeli brewery, last sip of beer Jesus might have drunk
By Yonat Shimron — April 19, 2016
JERUSALEM – Herzl Brewery took wheat that Tel Aviv University geneticists say was the strain used for beer in the Holy Land two millennia ago.
Bart Ehrman examines how memories of Jesus morphed and changed
By Kimberly Winston — March 28, 2016
(RNS) The New Testament scholar wonders what happened between the time Jesus died and the time the gospel writers wrote about him.
The Judas in each of us (COMMENTARY)
By Jay Lowder — March 24, 2016
(RNS) While we refuse to admit the likeness, in some ways our reflection looks a lot like Judas.
The ‘Splainer: Was the Last Supper a Passover seder?
By Kimberly Winston — March 24, 2016
(RNS) Most scholars say "nope," but a growing number of Christians host their own seders. Let us 'splain ...
Why this rabbi wants Christians to know about Judaism and Jews to know about Jesus
By Brandon Ambrosino — February 22, 2016
(RNS) A Reform rabbi from Highland Park, Ill., Evan Moffic thinks the study of the common roots of Judaism and Christianity can serve as a bridge between two faiths that have often misunderstood each other.
Who would Jesus vote for? Maybe Bernie (COMMENTARY)
By Stephen Prothero — February 17, 2016
I cannot shake the sneaking suspicion that Bernie Sanders is the most Christian candidate in the race.
Why the Internet meme that God raped Mary is wrong (COMMENTARY)
By Brandon Ambrosino — December 23, 2015
(RNS) Consent is not only part of the story -- it’s the cornerstone of the story.
Whom would Jesus shoot — and why? (COMMENTARY)
By Brandon Ambrosino — December 11, 2015
(RNS) Isn't there another Christian way to apply Jesus’ teachings to terrorist attacks than pious martyrdom or "turn the other cheek?"
