Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
May 17, 1844: German biblical scholar Julius Wellhausen is born. His controversial theory about the Pentateuch—that it is a compilation of four literary sources (J, Jahwist; E, Elohist; D, Deuteronomist; and P, Priestly Editor), laid the foundation for most subsequent Old Testament criticism.
May 17, 1971: The musical Godspell, based on Matthew's gospel, opens at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York.
This Sunday is a yearly reminder that Christ is our only Lord—and that while governments rise and fall, he is Lord eternal.
Review
Even without retreating to the desert, we can train our wandering minds with ancient monastic wisdom.
Now that he’s Lutheran, the rapper’s music has changed along with his theology.
News
Meet the Christians ensnared by cyberscamming and the ministries trying to stop it.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin talks RFK’s appointment and autism, Biden’s provision of missiles to Ukraine, and entertainment and dark humor with Russell and Mike.
Since childhood, each hunting season out in God’s creation has healed wounds and deepened my faith.
America’s most churched demographic is slipping from religious life. We must go after them.
The Irish band’s new album “FOLK!” proclaims joy after suffering.