In 2012 this purported fragment of a Coptic manuscript made headlines because in the text Jesus referred to “My wife.” Yale professors now conclude that it is a forgery. The article explains how they have reached that conclusion.
Why would a forger create this so-called Gospel? Likely motives include issues of women’s rights in the church such as the recent decision of the Church of England to ordain women bishops.
New clues cast doubt on ‘Gospel of Jesus’ Wife’ – CNN.com.
This article describes the running issue of whether theistic evolution should be taught in universities of the Church of the Nazarene, a debate sparked by more progressive Evangelicals.
Bonhoeffer’s personal commitment to his beliefs, which brought on his martyrdom, have made him one of the most noteworthy theologians of recent years. However, he is claimed by a variety of theological groups such as liberals, neo-orthodox, Evangelicals, and traditional Lutherans.
Jim Fletcher reviews Inside the Nye-Ham Debate, which took place at the Creation Museum. The debate is the latest installment in the century old dialogue between evangelicals and modernists.
Pitting evolution against creationism.
A good essay built from recent church history. The author also points out that Christians outside Europe and the United States—where the growth is taking place—still hold to biblical doctrine and practice as standards.
National Geographic shares from their archives.
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos.
Travel expert Rick Steves describes the traditions of Christians in Cantiano, Italy in this photo-rich essay. Easter in Small-Town Italy Is a Passionate Affair | Rick Steves.
Four volumes are now available in this new series, which draws texts from early Christian writers to prepare a commentary. The Patte review on this page is from a critical scholar, who finds this historical approach unappealing. Church historians should find this series and the Ancient Christian Commentary series very helpful for exploring the history of biblical interpretation, which drives theology.
Review of Biblical Literature.
Schuller was known for growing a massive congregation that started at a drive in theater. He appeared on television for years and emphasized positivity. I believe his background was Dutch Reformed.
Died: Robert Schuller, Forerunner of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement | Christianity Today.
This article describes some aspects of Christian belief about Christ’s descent into hell, which is of course in creeds widely recited in Christian worship. An aspect missing in the article is that although some Christians teach that Jesus descended into hell to suffer, others teach that Jesus descended into hell triumphantly to proclaim His victory over sin, death, and the power of the devil.
1 Peter 3:18-20
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison . . .
Jesus Went to Hell, But Nobody Wants to Talk About It | Religion Dispatches.
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