Is Jesus a peacemaker or a warrior? A socialist or a capitalist? Depending on whom you ask, American Christians see Christ as all these things and more.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Articles on Jesus Christ
Displaying 1 - 20 of 68 articles
The first Rastafarian communities emerged around 1931 in eastern Jamaica. Today, there are over 700,000 Rastafarian communities located on almost every continent.
Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies in the Byzantine Empire over images of Christ.
Relics often provided a way to bring more pilgrims into a church – and therefore, more offerings.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s famous musical has long inspired controversy for how it depicts the story of Jesus of Nazareth.
When death is looming, the warmth of a held hand can communicate deeply where words fail.
Mary has acquired popularity among celebrities of late. A religion scholar writes about how for nearly 2,000 years, the mother of Jesus has been viewed as an exemplar by different Christian groups.
Nigeria’s TB Joshua wasn’t just known for his evangelism and controversies. He was also a beloved philanthropist.
The expression to “wash one’s hands of responsibility” comes from Christian scripture and has been part of a toxic legacy of blaming Jews for Jesus’s death.
The events that followed the 2003 US invasion of Iraq started a cycle of violence against the country’s minority Christian population. The pope’s visit is meant to bring some ‘healing and comfort.’
A scholar of religion explains a growing Christian movement that believes Trump was part of God’s plan to bring heaven to Earth.
In reconverting Hagia Sophia to a mosque, Turkish officials have emphasized veiling of Christian icons to create a Muslim prayer space. Experts explain why the veiling is in fact a Byzantine practice.
Millions step into cathedrals and chapels on a regular basis. The history of these places of worship offers important insights into Christianity.
Coronavirus is causing religious communities to rethink ways of expressing their faith. In the spirit of finding innovative ways to continue rituals, the pilgrimage to Lourdes was conducted online.
Recent protests on racial justice have also questioned the portrayal of Jesus as a white man. An art historian explains how this image appeared and came to be marketed worldwide.
Understanding how unrest informed both early Christianity and the foundational stories of the United States can serve as a guide in this current period of turmoil.
Some people are comparing current times with the apocalypse. In ancient texts, apocalyptic messages cultivated endurance and encouragement through dire circumstances.
‘Solidarity tourism’ has made Christmas a very busy time of year in Palestine.
Joe Biden was denied communion for pro-choice views. Catholics with ‘unforgiven’ sins can’t receive communion. A theologian says many Catholics would question if Biden was indeed in a ‘sinful’ state.
The statue of black Christ has a deep significance for the people of Panama. An object of deep devotion, it also serves as a reminder of colonialism.
Top contributors
-
Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
-
Senior Lecturer in Biblical and Religious Studies, University of Sheffield
-
Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
-
Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
-
Visiting Research Fellow University of Chester, University of Chester
-
PhD Candidate/Teaching Fellow in Systematic Theology, Boston College
-
Professor of History of Art, University of Michigan
-
Lecturer in Religious Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
-
Associate lecturer in Religious Studies, University of Sydney
-
Senior Research Fellow at Campion Hall, University of Oxford
-
Professor of Astronomy, Vanderbilt University
-
Executive Director, Center for Religion and Civic Culture, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
-
Lecturer in Medieval History, Swansea University
-
Associate Professor (New Testament Studies), University of Divinity
-
Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
