Sep 9, 2025 · To understand the origin of Christianity, one must begin with the population of Jewish Christians who lived during Jesus’ lifetime.

Nov 13, 2025 · When did Christianity begin to spread? Explore new archaeological discoveries of the earliest churches—from Jerusalem to Laodicea—that reveal how the faith grew.

Jan 12, 2024 · While Constantine was the first Christian emperor, it was only much later that pagan belief was banned and Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Jul 8, 2025 · Christianity and Judaism, two of the world’s major religions, shared the same foundation—ancient Judaism. The two religions, however, eventually split in a series of …

Oct 9, 2025 · The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem showcases rare Biblical artifacts that illuminate ancient cultures, texts, and archaeological connections to scripture.

Jul 12, 2025 · In addition to its symbolism for the Holy Spirit, the dove was a popular Christian symbol before the cross rose to prominence in the fourth century. The dove continued to be …

Jan 13, 2024 · The Antonine Plague and the Spread of Christianity The Antonine Plague overturned the status quo in the second century, C.E. Did this lead to the spread of Christianity?

Feb 21, 2018 · In part one of a two-part series, Douglas Boin presents new archaeological and historical research in the study of early Christianity.

Dec 21, 2024 · Early Christians often assimilated well-established pagan imagery when they set out to depict their stories and beliefs.

Jan 14, 2024 · Until the discovery of the Nag Hammadi codices in 1945, the Gnostic view of early Christianity had largely been forgotten. The teachings of Gnostic Christianity —vilified …