The basis of Christian antimilitarism was the influence of Jesus’ teaching and character as emphasized and interpreted by the early Church.
Language Use in the First Century: Spoken Hebrew in a Trilingual Society in the Time of Jesus
Hebrew was alive and well in a basically trilingual society in the land of Israel during the first century C.E.
Is Desiring Justice for Palestinians Anti-Semitic?
God’s love for Israel came with a blessing for all peoples. Followers of Jesus aren’t getting it right if their love for Israel isn’t doing the same.
Musings on the Magi: What Theological Lessons Can Be Drawn from Matthew’s Infancy Narrative?
The theological lessons of the magi story are complex and nuanced. They require balance and wisdom, and they stretch us beyond what we may feel is practical or reasonable to achieve. But what good is theology if it does not aspire to a vision of a better world?
A Jerusalem Perspective on the Magi
A new collection of articles on Matthew’s narrative of the magi. Available 7 December 2025!
The Star of Bethlehem: An Astronomical Perspective
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The Narrative of the Magi: Some Notes from a Jewish Perspective
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Wise Men or Stooges: Who Were Matthew’s Magi?
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Rethinking the Magi in Matthew and Exodus Rabbah
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