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Did God say not to eat of any of the trees?” When the woman correctly states what God commanded, the devil then proceeds to ...

In our study of the faith, we can never, ever do away with the Old Testament. In studying the New Testament we must remember the words of the catechism, “...the books of the Old Testament bear ...

The Old Testament books are grouped in the following manner: 1) Historical books, which are arranged not in the order in which they were written but according to the order of events in time which ...

By The New York Times Books Staff These vintage books introduce ... A new memoir by the tech mogul recounts a boyhood steeped in old-fashioned, analog pastimes as well as precocious feats of ...

Scholars are studying an ancient scroll that has been virtually unrolled 2,000 years after it was burned to a crisp during ...

The New York Times columnist and best-selling author hopes to convince spiritual seekers that faith in God might actually be ...

2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted. Contains adult themes and strong language. Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management.

Released on Jan. 27, genocide expert Menachem Rosensaft's 'Burning Psalms' is a harsh condemnation of the lack of divine ...

This sweeping novel about the life, loves, struggles and triumphs of a queer English Burmese actor is the topic of our January book club discussion ... steeped in old-fashioned, analog pastimes ...

Today, Feb. 22, is Ash Wednesday. Ashes were a symbol of mourning in the OT (Old Testament). You put them on yourself, heaped on your head like ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” on Sunday, Feb. 16 ...