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The first of the New Testament gospels, Matthew attempts to show the Jews how Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was their long-awaited Messiah.

Is the tale of Herod killing newborn babies and those children under 2 years of age true? Did Herod the Great order a genocidal raid on Bethlehem after Jesus' birth?

Who wrote the Synoptic Gospels - the first three books of the New Testament? This article kicks off our series looking at Matthew.

Matthew's account of King Herod's order to slay the male children is the only account of such an atrocity and now contemporary biographers of Herod question its validity.

Can we trust the Gospels of the New Testament? When were the Gospels written? And who wrote the Gospels? Are the Gospels reliable?

The Great Commission is "more relevant than ever," according to Lloyd Pulley, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, located in central New Jersey.

Who were the authors of the New Testament, specifically its first four books? Identifying Bible authors has long been controversial. Who wrote the Gospels?

When considering the Christmas story of Jesus, people often wonder when Jesus was born. This article looks at the birth of Jesus of Christ.

The vast majority of biblical scholars agree that Matthew, Mark, and Luke are interrelated - and that their authors used common sources. Who wrote those sources?

Jesus needed no divine knowledge to realize his end would be the cross. He was threatened from the start, and he knew his disturbance in the temple would seal his fate.

A scribe questioned Jesus, asking what is the greatest commandment. Some may be very familiar with His answer, though few look closely at the implications.

In the New Testament, the word heresy has been known to refer to an exacerbated form of division.

Similarities between the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have led New Testament scholars to believe that they drew heavily from Mark, but may have also had another source.

The possibility of a mysterious lost gospel, called Q, has tantalized biblical scholars for centuries, and challenged them to produce the proof of this text's existence.

Beneath St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican lies a fascinating discovery: a Roman necropolis, complete with tombs, frescoes and the bones of the first pope.

Previous articles have explored the authors of the Synoptic Gospels, this one looks at when the Synoptics were written.

Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.

Did the early church suppress alternative forms of Christianity? Were the Gnostic Gospels part of early Christianity? What do the Gnostic Gospels reveal about Jesus?

Is it true that the mass prevalence of Christian tradition is testimony enough that its founder actually existed?

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.

From the glorious Handel to the mysterious Pärt, the Easter season offers the excuse to explore music commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ.

Many Christian churches reserve specials days right before or at the start of Lent for the repentance and forgiveness of one's tresspasses.

Tertullian said that a heretic is condemned by the very fact of choosing their own doctrine when a Christian only received the Apostolic Teaching.

The gospel of Matthew tells the story about wise men who traveled from the East to see the baby Jesus. Who were they and what was the significance of their gifts?

There are fascinating parallels in the lives of Jesus Christ and Krishna, which point to common truths shared by Christianity and Hinduism.

Matthew and Luke have different lineages for Jesus. Several theories attempt to reconcile the two accounts. One theory is that Luke gives Jesus' ancestry through Mary.

Those torn between the dominant Christian views on salvation may find common ground in a commandment that inspires them both to accept Christ's sacrifice and do His will.

Durham Cathedral stands like a enormous fortress overlooking the small city of Durham. It is a World Heritage Site and is one of the great historic treasures of England.

The birth of Jesus according to the gospels of Matthew and Luke, and the significance of Nativity.

Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance.

Creston's sacred music about Isaiah's prophecy of Christ's coming. Oratorio's brief history, character cast, and notes from Creston's work.

The mistranslation of a crucial passage in Matthew's Gospel also contradicts numerous New Testament passages regarding the foundation of the Christian Church.

A great star heralded the birth of a king. Wise men saw and followed it. Who were they? Where did they come from?

Moses, a man of contradictions, led the Israelites through the desert to the Promised Land. During his journey, he became a lawgiver, killer, and a revered leader.

Jesus entering the desert for forty days resembles rituals from many other cultures that aim at gaining enlightenment through self-induced trauma.

Following the star the Star of Bethlehem was dangerous and a risky journey for the Magi. They had to travel through enemy territory to witness the infant Jesus in Judea.

Each day of the calendar year has hosted important historical events and the births, and deaths, of many famous personages. September 21st is no exception.

The magi were wise men from Persia whose origins can be traced to Zoroaster, following the Morning Star associated with the goddess Astarte to King Herod in Jerusalem.

Learning how to pray is one of the most important subjects for Christians. How should a person pray to God? How did Jesus pray? What does the Lord's Prayer teach?

Interpreting the feeding of the five thousand purely as an act of hospitality or sharing ignores the Eucharistic nature of Jesus' multiplying the "Bread of Life."

Both the gospels of Matthew and Luke have an ancestry of Jesus. They don't match. Can the conflict be resolved?

The gospels of Matthew and Luke have different genealogies of Jesus. Some scholars this is because Joseph had two fathers - one natural and one legal.

The Twelve Days of Christmas is more than a popular holiday song. Verses may represent Bible verses and Christian lessons.

What is prayer? According to Scripture, prayer is communicating with God. What does the Bible say about prayer? How are people supposed to pray?

Hate speech is not new in America. When another fundamentalist pastor preaches hate no one is shocked, but does Christian theology condone praying for others to die?

Jesus taught the Kingdom of God. His entire message centered on the Kingdom. He then left God's Kingdom to his followers. What has the Church done with the Kingdom?

Hated by many, commercial decoration leads people to believe it symbolises materialism. Yet like every other aspect of Christmas, it is rooted in Christian faith.

Mataria, a suburb of Cairo, is one of the havens claimed by Coptics used by baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph during their flight to Egypt to escape Herod, as told in Gospels.

The Our Father prayer was not just a prayer for Jesus. It has served as a model for others that can fundamentally change a prayer life.

Christians are absolutely certain about the details and the truth of their traditional December 25 stories but there is little agreement as to how the festival began.