Despite earlier failings, the quest for the historical Jesus still matters. Our interview with N.T. Wright.

The doctrinal grounding of Dante's mysterious mountain.

This Latin translation stood as the preeminent Bible text for centuries—and set the standard for future translators.

Recent gadfly theories about church council conspiracies that manipulated the New Testament into existence are bad—really bad-history.

The process was long and complex, and the result is still a matter of dispute.

Not all extracanonical manuscripts reveal a 'lost Christianity.' The church's earliest discipleship manual—the Didache—is as orthodox and relevant as it gets.

Christians still disagree over the content of the Old Testament.

The week's top hyperboles, plus links to more than 350 religion news and opinion stories from online sources from around the world.

Questions about history may be sincere, but make no mistake: There is an agenda at work.