The Phoenicians developed their ancient civilization with profits from the lucrative maritime trade of the Mediterranean.

This year is not only the 1,700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council of the church, but also one of the years when Catholic and Orthodox Easter celebrations coincide — an occasion to reflect ...

A new book tells the story of Nathaniel Isaacs, a 19th-century British Jew who played a complicated role in the colonization ...

If you are currently procrastinating like the foolish virgins, then stop putting it off because you may very well run out of ...

Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, ...

Eugenio Alliata's office in Jerusalem resembles any archaeology workshop that prefers fieldwork. On the overcrowded shelves, ...

Four years ago, Naftali Bennett was the first person in more than ... JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting ...

“Beloved is the human being who was created in the image of God,” Billet said, commenting on the writings of Rabbi Akiva, a first-century Jewish scholar and martyr. “God loves human beings ...

The many first-person games under Bethesda's umbrella are in a class of their own, featuring action-packed gameplay loops and riveting stories that will keep fans coming back for more. For players ...

The result: In December, the umbrella organization that governs Frankfurt’s Jewish institutions became the first in Germany ... not normally a very activist person,” said Daniela Shemer ...

Gut instinct: Dan Gordon [Missing Credit] He and Irene, as she was later known, became very close, right up until the final days of her life (she died in 2003, aged 85). “She was like a second ...