Is it possible to know the real Jesus, the man behind the stories?” This question has galvanized centuries of debate, ...

Each Easter we see many images of Jesus on the cross – inevitably wearing a loincloth. But the historical evidence shows victims of crucifixion were fully naked to maximise shame as well as pain.

Book Review Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus By Elaine Pagels Doubleday: 336 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org ...

Christmas is a universal holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, whom Christians believe was the son of God, and has evolved into a popular gift-giving holiday, both of which have their ...

Herod was the Roman-appointed King of Judea when a baby boy named Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph in a manger. This poor couple lived in a foreign land. The child was delivered as they were on a ...

The Birth of Jesus Christ, Kim Ki-chang, 1952–53. Born in Seoul to a Christian family, Kim Ki-chang (1914–2001), also known by the artist name Unbo (or Woonbo), came to fame with his ...

We can take them seriously without taking everything literally. So let’s go back to the Nativity. Of the four Gospels, two describe the virgin birth of Jesus, and two don’t mention it.

The birth of Jesus brought hope and love, not salvation from sin. And of course, there is the magic that happens when people remember to be a bit kinder, more generous, more focused on peace on earth.

Joseph, warned in a dream, fled to Egypt with Mary and Jesus, saving the child from Herod's murderous intent… (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15). Over the centuries, many leaders have behaved like King ...