The uncovered marble tombs have a lot to do with Joseph of Arimathea — the biblical figure Christians believe gifted Jesus ...

Whether in December, March, or September, the story of Jesus' birth continues to inspire faith and reflection across the globe. The quest to determine Jesus' actual birth date reveals fascinating ...

Matthew’s infancy narrative announces that Jesus’ birth is the climax of God’s long story with Israel. In addition, Jesus is presented as epitomizing all of Israel’s history. This is further shown in ...

Both proclaim that the infant’s birth is important for all humanity ... Matthew’s portrait of Jesus as embodying Israel’s story suggests that God’s covenantal life with Israel achieved an even deeper ...

And that story has decisively shaped how Christians have viewed the origins of their church. It has also deeply influenced how the later church came to imagine the birth of Jesus. For it is Luke ...

It is also burned to produce a pleasant smell. It is used in religious ceremonies. The story of Jesus's birth (also known as the nativity) is often retold by children taking part in nativity plays.