The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins on the evening of Dec. 18, focuses on the story of the male Maccabees. But women are also heroes in histories from that era, including Judith and Hannah.
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By the end of the 19th century, the Devil had become a figure of myth. Ironically, that helped his image proliferate in popular culture.
A Kentucky museum tells the history of the universe according to the Bible in an effort to debunk evolution. Its owner, the Christian group Answers in Genesis, promotes right-wing political causes.
The Jewish coming-of-age ritual of bar mitzvah evolved to its current form during the time of Enlightenment, when Jewish families feared losing their traditions.
A scholar argues that like many sacred books, the popular television show encourages men and women to reflect on their lives and choices.
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Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of History, University of Dayton
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Professor of English, University of Dayton
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University Professor and Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University
