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In the new episode of the YDS Quadcast, Professor John Collins, author of the book The Apocalyptic Imagination, discusses what the Bible really says about the end of the world; what caused the rise of apocalyptic literature; and how some Christians err today in their understanding of end times.

Who are the God-Fearers, you ask? Let's rephrase that as, "who were the God-Fearers?" -- because this dates back to the ancient Roman Empire. Here's

John 1.6-8, 19-28 (RSV-CE) There was a man sent1 from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness2 to the light, that all might

The Byzantine Empire had two official languages: popular Latin and medieval Greek. Latin was abandoned by the elites around the 7th century but evolved into Italic Romance languages.

By Yigal Bin-Nun The millennium that separated the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE and the emergence of Hebrew literature in the 11th century is known as the “Dark Age” of Jewish history. A lack of significant historical records characterizes this period. According to Josephus Flavius, the Roman occupation of Judea was […]

“Anyone who thinks he knows the orthodox consensus can always be shown to be wrong,” says David Bentley Hart.

Historic overview why the Church must read the signs of the time, insisting on rigorous catechesis and thorough heroic witnessing in government and politics

Philo, Herod, Paul, and the Many Gods of Ancient Jewish “Monotheism” - Volume 115 Issue 1

In seeking to understand theophanies, Vladislav Andrejev employs his Eastern Orthodox upbringing to shed new light on old questions.

<p>The holiday's modern popularity as a Christmas analogue for assimiliated Jews is ironic; the Maccabees sought both to overthrow Greek rule in Judea and to end Hellenistic Judaism.</p>