Archaeologists working in Turkey recently discovered what was once an ancient ritual site with all the classic accoutrements: namely, a “sacred” cave and rock-carved idols. The team was excavating the ...

In investigating ancient religions, scholars integrate historical inquiry with theological reflection to understand how early communities conceptualised the divine, constructed ritual frameworks and ...

Hundreds and thousands of years ago, people used to worship deities and Gods that have faded almost entirely from the consciousness of today’s humanity. In fact, if we look back at those periods, we ...

In a revealing article in Mosaic Magazine titled “Homeric and Biblical Nobodies,” Professor Jacob Howland compares the idea of pride in the Jewish tradition and in Greek writing. The Bible, in Genesis ...

Belief without a book -- Finding the sacred in space and time -- Creating sacred space and time: temple architecture and festival -- Chaos and life: forces of creation and destruction -- Being good: ...

The transition of religions has left a lasting imprint, manifesting in instances where churches were constructed atop Ancient Greek temples.