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In one quote from St. Augustine, he even lists the canon of the Old Testament and it includes the books that are considered ... of his might God established all things, and by his word he can ...

Revelation 22:19 All Christians - Catholic ... Jesus and the Church of the first four centuries, i.e., the 39 books of the Protestant Old Testament. [A&W, p.33] Allegedly the Catholic Church ...

Theologian Richard B. Hays' past work was often cited as a reason for not allowing same-sex relationships in Christian churches. In his new book, co-written with his son, Chris, he reverses course.

Disclaimer: The views and interpretations expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect ...

This sprawling antique paradise stands as a testament to Vermont’s love affair with history and preservation. The distinctive ...

Welcome to Antiques on Elm, a treasure trove in Manchester, New Hampshire, where history and nostalgia collide in the most ...

There’s no such thing as an excess of good books, but the roster of forthcoming ... Keep scrolling to see them all, and make sure to watch this space for updates throughout the year.

For centuries, the Old Testament has been widely interpreted as a story of ... It would spawn what is surely the most influential book of all time: the Bible. Merneptah’s Stele may describe more ...

The Church celebrates the Sunday of the Word of God this week, and Msgr. Joseph Prior shows how the Scriptures are integral to every Mass. In the words of the Bible, God mysteriously speaks to us in ...

The start of the year offers ample chance to dive into a good book. From lighthearted ... it’s above all exciting, fun and a good old-fashioned page-turner that you’ll recommend to all your ...

The Messiah is mentioned in several books of the Old Testament, but these were not just mere descriptions of a potential ...