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And Jesus said to Pontius Pilate, “This trial is very unfair. You are a corrupt judge, and your wife is a very nasty woman.”

How the Authors of the Bible Spun Triumph from Defeat

History may be written by the victors, but the world’s most influential text comes from antiquity’s biggest losers.

Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 24th

“Objection, Your Honor! The witness is using a Trump Bible!”

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Channel Two Pals from Junior High

The duo behind “Beetlejuice” on Broadway began their latest show, “Gutenberg! The Musical!,” as a goof.

Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, December 19th

“Oh, what a surprise. Myrrh.”

When Marilynne Robinson Reads Genesis

The novelist calls the Bible “a meditation on the problem of evil,” which must reconcile the darker sides of humanity with God’s goodness, and the original goodness of being.

Trials of the Witchy Women

Across seven centuries, women have been accused of witchcraft—but what that means often differs wildly, revealing the anxieties of each particular society.

Holy Bible Suggested Reading-Group Questions

John the Baptist famously lived near the River Jordan. Do you find it difficult to separate your work and home lives?