Jesus and His Teachings on Wealth and Possessions
Introduction Wealth and possessions have always been central aspects of human life, shaping societies, economies, and individual choices. Yet, when it comes to the teachings of Jesus, wealth is not…
The Ascension of Jesus: Why It Matters Today
Introduction The ascension of Jesus is a pivotal event in the Christian faith, yet it is often overlooked in contemporary discussion. Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus was taken up…
Jesus’ Sleep Patterns: What the Gospels Reveal About Rest
The Divine-Human Need for Sleep Sleep is one of the most fundamental human needs, and yet, it is often overlooked in our spiritual reflections about Jesus. When Christians think of…
The Climate Crisis of 30 AD
How Drought Forged History’s Most Famous Sermon Tree rings and lake sediments don’t lie—Palestine endured catastrophic droughts during the very years Jesus ministered in Galilee. Far from being an abstract…
Jesus in Anime: Crucifixion, Mecha, and Cultural Creativity
While Christianity has historically been a minority religion in Japan, the figure of Jesus Christ has nonetheless inspired remarkable reinterpretations in anime and manga. Far from literal depictions of biblical…
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Jesus in the Quran: ‘Isa ibn Maryam
Islam’s Revered Yet Reimagined Messiah Jesus, known in Arabic as ‘Isa ibn Maryam (“Jesus, son of Mary”), occupies a unique position in Islamic theology. Unlike Christianity, which emphasizes His dual…
Jesus the Vegan? Early Christian Dietary Ethics
Reexamining Christ’s Teachings on Food, Animals, and Compassion When we think of Jesus’ ministry, images of miracles, parables, and sacrificial love dominate. But a provocative question has emerged among some…
Jesus the Exorcist: Why Demons Dominate the Gospels
Spiritual Warfare in First-Century Palestine Among the miracles recorded in the Gospels—healings, feedings, calming storms—one category appears with striking frequency: exorcisms. Jesus casts out demons in synagogues, graveyards, private homes,…
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Jesus vs. Caesar: Divine Lordship as Treason
One of the most politically explosive aspects of early Christianity was its claim that Jesus Christ, not the emperor, was Lord. In the Roman world, acknowledging Jesus as Kyrios (Greek…
Liberation Theology’s Jesus: When the Gospel Wears Work Boots
Jesus Christ has inspired countless theological reflections, but few have been as politically and socially engaged as Liberation Theology. Emerging in Latin America during the 1960s and 1970s, this movement…
