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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.”
By Bruce Headlam and Stephen Sherrill
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.
By Adam Gopnik
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 24th
“Objection, Your Honor! The witness is using a Trump Bible!”
By Christopher Weyant
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.
By Emma Allen
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.
By James Wood
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.
By Rivka Galchen
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?
By Simon Webster