The new map - based on Bible scripture and archaeological evidence - recounts Christ's journey through Jerusalem in the week ...

Show and tell. Key episodes from the life of Jesus are strewn across the map. He arrives at Jerusalem on a donkey, as described in the New Testament, surrounded by disciples and preceded by a ...

What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion. From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don ...

A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion — so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries? Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus.

Good Friday commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. At first glance, Good Friday seems like the ultimate misnomer.

(THE CONVERSATION) It’s a straightforward part of the Easter story: The Roman governor Pontius Pilate had Jesus of Nazareth killed by his soldiers. He imposed a sentence that Roman judges often ...

After Jesus’ Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension, the movement that would soon become known as Christianity was supervised by a group of apostles and elders called the Council at Jerusalem.

Researchers have pieced together the final moments of Jesus, creating a map that they believe shows his journey through Jerusalem leading up to the resurrection.

Following the crucifixion, Jesus is said to have been laid to rest in a rock tom about 300 feet away from Calvary. The Garden Tomb is outside the Old City walls, near the Damascus Gate.