The Reelz miniseries, with a standout performance from Billy Zane, manages to be a more interesting recounting of the Resurrection story than Mark Burnett's stilted "The Bible." By Allison Keene ...

There is a predictable and highly enjoyable movie plot where the lead character takes center stage and gathers his or her team as the action unfolds. We see this in the Gospels time and again. I find ...

COMMENTARY: There are many illustrations of this difficult-to-accept reality of sin, but one of the clearest, and most actual, is with regard to sexual morality. "Give Us Barabbas” — an illustration ...

The story of Jesus' arrest, trial and death sentence as recorded in the Gospels is one of politics, intrigue, injustice, expediency and power. The governor of Judea knew Jesus had broken no civil laws ...

Much more was at stake than a criminal’s fate or a crowd’s preference. One of the great marvels of Scripture is the way minor characters embody an entire narrative. The Bible is full of obscure ...

Following are NCR reader responses to recent news articles, opinion columns and theological essays with letters that have been edited for length and clarity. Not afraid to hope Thank you for your ...

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga — For his sermon on Sunday, Reverend Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel chose the story of Barabbas for what he saw as an historic day. According to the Gospel of St. Mark, each year the people ...

“Then what shall I do with Jesus called Messiah?” Pilate retorted. “Let him be crucified!” they answered. “Why?” asked the Roman governor. “What evil has he done?” An excellent question, but in ...