Both Simon Magus and Marcion of Sinope have been considered heretics associated with Gnosticism.

The Gnostic interpretation of Scripture was designed to appeal to the Hellenistic intellectual communities such as existed in Alexandria, Egypt.

The newly translated “Gospel of Judas” is the latest pseudo-Christian text to generate interest and grab the public’s attention.

Most Bible scholars pit the apostles James and Paul against one another. A brief review of the historical record shows the origins of that mistaken idea.

One of the key points in The Da Vinci Code is that Jesus, as an observant Jew, must have been married.

History records that, by the end of the first century, only four Gospels were established as the inspired accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

When was Jesus Christ first considered to be the Son of God?

Two books attempt to tell the story of the last days of Jesus’ life but go astray in their conclusions.

A startling archaeological find in Israel last summer is fueling debate about the historicity of the Bible.

Historically, the establishment of an alphabet signals a structured society that has developed complex means of communicating ideas.

Christian orthodoxy and heresy both have a long history. But is either right, and who decides?

Why is the word orthodox applied to a group within Judaism today?

Old Testament and New Testament writers present a consistent view of God toward women, but it isn't what most people think.

Early Church leader Polycrates was not afraid to hold fast to his beliefs in the face of persecution.

The establishment of Easter as a key Christian festival is an example of the syncretization of Judeo-Christian and pagan celebrations.

Personally taught by the apostle John, Polycarp remained totally faithful to the teaching of the apostles.

Ancient writings found in the Judean desert have been at the center of conflict for more than 50 years. What have we learned from these much-debated texts?

Five things that the Dead Sea Scrolls have revealed.

Part Two: A look at Jerusalem’s centrality to geopolitics from the period of the Reformation to the modern era.

Eusebius played a significant role in the doctrinal debates and disputes that troubled the Catholic church during the early fourth century.