There is no precise formula from which we can predict how things will work out in our lives, or in the way God will complete ...

Though some believe Christmas is embodied by a jolly man in a red and white suit, others steer toward more religious roots. Jesus Christ is celebrated as the reason for the season for many ...

We learn from John’s Gospel that Jesus himself attended this festival some two centuries later, and it was in the Temple ...

Slate’s archives are full of fascinating stories. For Easter this year, we’re republishing this story from Dec. 24, 2008. Was Jesus in fact a common name back when he was alive? Bonus Explainer: What ...

Richard Zimler’s latest novel stakes a claim to a ‘charismatic’ Jewish teacher and offers a different kind of gospel. Among the many gifted American-Jewish writers, Richard Zimler is singular: He has ...

Here’s a brain-teaser: the name “Jesus” would have meant absolutely nothing to the man from Nazareth himself. In fact, the letter “J” never existed during his era. For anyone who’s ever wondered how ...

Richard Zimler's new book, The Gospel According to Lazarus, has been named one of the best books of the year so far. So what was his inspiration? Become a member Support our work ...

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Sinéad O'Connor died at age 56, her family told the Irish news outlet RTE in July 2023. O'Connor had four children: Jake, Roisin, Shane, and Yeshua. Here's everything that you need to know about ...