Throughout Christian history, interpretations of biblical scripture have deeply influenced doctrines that shape beliefs, ethical standards, and societal norms. Despite the insistence by many ...

Numbers in the Bible are far more than simple figures used for counting. They carry layers of symbolism, spiritual meaning, ...

Contrary to the claims of some Protestant apologists (and not a few Catholics, for that matter), Catholics actually have a wide freedom to read and interpret the Bible (provided, of course, they read ...

Letter writer David Hudson (Daily Mail, June 14) takes Rev. Mayfield to task for improperly interpreting the Bible. I can only assume that Mr. Hudson has sufficient knowledge in ancient Hebrew, Greek ...

Throughout history, Christians have interpreted the Bible not only as a guide to faith and moral conduct but also as an authoritative source on the natural world. While many of these interpretations ...

We continually discern new meaning and understanding from these ancient texts -- not because secular pressures cause the church to abandon its witness and teachings, but because serious engagement ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Theologian and missionary to India Leslie Newbigin liked to help Christians see the Bible as one story. He often told the ...