The prophets launch their words into the future. Where do they land? I find it helpful to think of three major possible horizons of their vision. That is to say, as the prophets launch their words ...

Religion, politics, and a good measure of sex and violence combine in the ABC series “Of Kings and Prophets,” which debuted March 8 and chronicles the Old Testament story of David’s rise from shepherd ...

The elders of the Jews continued to make progress in the building, supported by the message of the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, son of Iddo. ―Ezra 6:14a Return to me—and I will return to you, say ...

In a period of four centuries, ancient Israel produced a unique succession of spokesmen for God—the Hebrew prophets. These inspired preachers profoundly influenced the shape of Judaism and ...

"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler of Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, of ancient ...

If you’re paging through the Bible, right before you make the turn and head into the New Testament, there’s a string of shorter books with funny names and odd references that don’t get talked about a ...

Q: How did Jesus view the Old Testament? The Rev. Scott Gordon, pastor, Claycomo Baptist Church: Regarding the Old Testament, Jesus made two very important statements. In relationship to his followers ...

Why the Exodus must remain central to the African American church. This is the last in a six-part series of essays from a cross section of leading scholars revisiting the place of the “First Testament ...