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Rabbi Jesus? Not Really

Jesus' words and actions showed that he rejected the very heart of rabbinic Judaism: oral tradition.

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The Sacred Berry

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Difficult Characters

In an excerpt from 'Jesus and Yahweh: The Names Divine,' the literary critic explores his difficulties with the title characters

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Templars in America?

Steeped in Templar tradition, Henry St. Clair, Earl of Orkney and Lord of Roslin, sailed across the North Atlantic in 1396.

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What Makes a Liberal? Plus, the Ugly Separation of Religion and Morality

David Klinghoffer blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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What Do Mormons Believe?

Answers to your frequently asked questions about the Latter-day Saints

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The Goods on the Gospels

When were they written and which ones are legit?

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Can We Trust the Gospels?

None of the Gnostic texts--or any other recently unearthed find--can trump the four canonical gospels.

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Text Discoveries that Back Up the Bible

Scholars look to ancient writings like the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Didache to explore the historicity of the gospels.

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Whispered Wisdom

Teachings from the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

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