Elaine Pagels

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The Gnostic Gospels

by Elaine Pagels

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Must-Believe TV

Religion and faith are the bywords for The CW's new fall line-up, which includes two new shows hip to the idea of 'belief.'

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The 'Da Vinci' Moment

What is it about this particular story that sparks so much interest--and opposition?

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Scholarly Smackdown:
Did Paul Distort Christianity?

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Ancient Christianity: Quick Facts

Answers to questions raised by 'The Da Vinci Code'

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Scholarly Smackdown: Were Mary Magdalene and Jesus Married?

One Bible scholar says there's no evidence. Another argues that John's gospel and a Gnostic text offer clues to a marriage.

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The Tao of Bridget

How Bridget Jones and the gals of chick lit teach us what's sacred about sex, chocolate, gossiping, drinking, and smoking.

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'Christianity Is My Spiritual Home'

Jane Fonda talks about how she is 'riveted' by faith and why she believes feminism is what Jesus taught.

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'Gnostic' Texts vs. the New Testament

Two scholars debate whether texts like the Gospel of Thomas are incompatible with traditional Christianity.

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