Archaeologists unearth ancient entryway to King Herod's Palace

Archaeologist from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology have unearthed the ancient corridor that lead to Herod the Great’s palace – the fortress of Herodium. The palace, located about 7 miles south of Jerusalem, was excavated to reveal a space 65 feet long, 65 feet high, and 20 feet wide leading directly into the palace’s courtyard. The space may have been backfilled when Herod, aware of his impending death, decided to convert the whole hilltop complex into a massive memorial mound, a royal burial monument on an epic scale.

Archaeologists unearth ancient entryway to King Herod's Palace

Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:38-5:42)

Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: You have heard it said, ‘An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth’ but I tell you, do not resist attacks from an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right check, turn to them the other cheek also. Give to anyone that asks of you and do not reject someone who asks to borrow from you.

Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:38-5:42)

Differences in Old Testament Law and Jesus' New Testament teaching - it's all in the name

New Christians sometimes find it difficult to reconcile the differences in Old Testament and New Testament teachings. In most instances, New Testament lessons explain or expand on Old Testament teachings. In other instances however, New Testament lessons seem to contradict or overturn Old Testament Law. These perceived contradictions cause Christians to wonder if the Old Testament is still relevant or if they should rely solely on the teachings of the New Testament. The key is an understanding of the types of biblical law – and to keep the Bible’s message in context.

Differences in Old Testament Law and Jesus' New Testament teaching - it's all in the name

Oaths and promises- embellishing broken promises with religious lace (Matthew 5:33-5:37)

Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his disciples and followers: You have heard it said, ‘Do not break your oaths. Fulfill before God all vows you have made.’ But I tell you, when making promises, do not swear an oath at all. You do not make your words true by embellishing them with religious lace.

Oaths and promises- embellishing broken promises with religious lace (Matthew 5:33-5:37)

Divorce and adultery (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:31-5:32)

Continuing his Sermon on the Mount lesson, Jesus told his disciples and followers:
“It has been said that anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce (an ancient legal custom referred to as a “writing of divorcement”). But I say that anyone who divorces his wife (except f...
Divorce and adultery (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:31-5:32)

Adultery and lust (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:27 - 5:30)

Continuing his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers: “You have heard it said that you should not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman with lust has committed adultery with her in his heart. Therefore, if your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away.”

Adultery and lust (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:27 - 5:30)

List of major and minor characters in the Bible

There are literally hundreds of characters in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Here is a complete list of important biblical characters, along with a brief note about who they were, categorized by their function in the biblical texts.

List of major and minor characters in the Bible

Satanic Temple given green light to display fallen angel in Florida Capitol

The Satanic Temple’s war on religion took another successful step today when Florida’s Department of Management Services green-lighted the atheist groups’ request to erect a “holiday display” in the Florida Capitol rotunda this year. According to the Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Florida’s Department of Management Services has agreed to allow the temple’s display to be put up, reversing its stance from last year, when officials called the display “grossly offensive.”

Satanic Temple given green light to display fallen angel in Florida Capitol

Christian Bale's religious taunts show there's more (or less) to a movie (or name) than meets the eye

In an era where actors and actresses enthusiastically publicize the movies they headline in, we’re not sure if Christian Bale, star of the Exodus movie, has lost his mind or simply forgot how to use it as he continues to distance himself from the very people the movie should appeal to. Bale has recently caused a lot of angst among Christians with his numerous unflattering remarks about Moses, the biblical figure he portrays in the movie Exodus: Of God and Kings.

Christian Bale's religious taunts show there's more (or less) to a movie (or name) than meets the eye