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The book of Acts, or the Acts of the Apostles or simply Acts, tells us the story of the early church and its spread throughout the Roman Empire. It is most often attributed to the author of Luke and picks up immediately after the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. After a brief account of … Continue reading The Acts of the Apostles

The Gospel of Judas is a gnostic text that has recently been unearthed and translated. It paints a different picture of Judas where Jesus asks Judas to betray him so that prophecy may be fulfilled. Judas here is presented a model disciple for those who wish to follow Jesus. He is the one who truly … Continue reading The Gospel of Judas

And no, I don’t mean queen of the desert. Priscilla was a companion of Paul and a missionary. She, along with her husband, are believed to be among the seventy disciples sent out two by two to make known Jesus Christ. Priscilla and Aquila are described in the New Testament as providing a presence that … Continue reading Priscilla

When we think of the Revelation to John we often think about the apocalypse: fire and brimstone, lakes of fire and the final judgement of humanity. And while these elements do exist within the text, it might be best to take a step back first and to rediscover apocalyptic literature for what God intended it … Continue reading The Revelation to John

Ruth, whose name means Friendship, is one of the iconic women of the bible. Her friendship with Naomi is one of the most talked about relationships between two women in the bible. But what makes Ruth such an interesting figure beyond her relationship with Naomi is that she is an outsider. A woman from Moab … Continue reading Ruth

The Prodigal Son is one of the best-known parables in the bible. Found only in the Gospel of Luke, it follows after two other parables, The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. These passages teach us about what it means to be lost and found in the love of God. The Prodigal Son is more … Continue reading The Prodigal Son

Throughout history, women in the Bible have either gotten a bad rap like Eve or have been held up as paragons of virtue like the Blessed Virgin Mary. These simplistic themes though limit the depth of the learning from scripture. What does the story of Adam and Eve teach us about God and who we … Continue reading Bad Girls of the Bible, The Woman at Well

How many angels can stand on the edge of a pin? An old question that occupied theologians and philosophers in the middle ages. And while it may seem like a silly question, it does speak to our innate need to try and understand God and God’s messengers. Over the centuries angels have been attributed to … Continue reading Angels of the Lord

One of the best-known parables of Jesus, the Good Samaritan offers a rich insight into the mind of Christ and the expectations of neighbourly love. It is a parable that offers a critic of the norms of the day. But those critics are well applied to our world today and the hyper-partisan public sphere. We … Continue reading The Good Samaritan

The Gospel of Mark is the earliest Gospel written. It comes from approximately 55 AD. It commonly has two endings, the shorter ending of Mark where the women run away and say nothing, and the longer ending with the resurrection appearances. They are both listed in the bible for scholars have yet to be able … Continue reading The Gospel of Mark