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The challenges that are frequently thought of as inherent to religion and science are actually responsible for the development of greater understanding. Most people of faith presume that the understandings of the…

Hermeneutics is the study of interpretation theory, and can be either the art of interpretation, or the theory and practice of interpretation. In traditional hermeneutic (including Biblical hermeneutics as well) refers…

This essay examines Origen's notion of reincarnation within the context of the 4th century Church. Beginning with Origen's condemnation of transmigration, it explicates his complex cosmological theory of reincarnation, before examining the reasons behind Origen's eventual condemnation as a heretic. In the end, Origen was condemned not so much for his beliefs, but rather because he was a useful scapegoat in the political machinations of Justinian I.

Some argue that Abraham is the father of the three prominent religions practiced around the world: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Following is a review of the scholarly literature as it relates to beliefs, traditions, and practices in Christianity and Islam and what the two religions have in common.

TEXT for ANALYSIS: NUMBERS, Chapter 15, Verses 22-41 (New Living Bible Translation

Pope John Paul II, Fides et Ratio Book Review

For all the destruction and bloodshed inflicted upon the world by Muslim fanatics, Islam is, in essence and in its original form, not a violent religion.

Matthew 13:53-58 is one of the last recorded times that Jesus teaches in the synagogue and it recounts Jesus' rejection by the Nazarene people when he preaches to them there. Jesus comes back to Nazareth and teaches the…

The three main premises of Reformation theology include: 1) the sole authority of Scripture; 2) Justification by faith alone; and 3) the priesthood of the believer. These were also the three main premises that steered…

Case Study of the History of Biblical Creation Narratives