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The name of Jesus is possibly one of the most familiar first names throughout the world, but scientists are pointing out that “Jesus” would not have been the name humanity’s savior would have been known by during his own time. Raised as a first century Jew, Jesus’s primary language would not have been English. “We…

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On January 6th, some Christians choose to observe Epiphany, a traditional church holiday commemorating the magi’s visit to Jesus. As believers, the concept of epiphany could also take on a larger context, one that lasts throughout the year. The word epiphany loosely means “a revelation”, making it a fitting name for the time when we…

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Archaeologists in Germany have announced the discovery of an ancient amulet that could be the earliest evidence of Christianity uncovered north of the Alps. The amulet was first discovered in 2018 in the Roman burial site of “Heilmannstraße” cemetery in Frankfurt Germany. The amulet contained a third century silver Christian scroll with 18 lines of…

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A sarcophagus uncovered in a 7th-century Turkish church may contain the remains of Saint Nicholas, the bishop credited as the inspiration for the character of Santa Claus. Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II ordered the construction of the Church of St. Nicholas near where Nicholas had served as bishop in the city of Myra, located in Asia…

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Christians are celebrating the news that Bible sales increased 22 percent from last year, with the boost seemingly being driven by first-time buyers. The Wall Street Journal reported that Bible sales had increased from 9.7 million in 2019 to 14.2 million in 2023. As of October of this year, Bible sales were at 13.7 million,…
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