Today, olive oil is often hailed as helping to protect against disease, but beliefs in its medicinal or even sacred properties date back millennia.

“We have likewise heard about one mistake put in writing by a brilliant, holy Rabbi. Due to the author’s greatness, the ...

By Mark Wilmoth A little boy prepared his letter to Santa. “I’ve been good for 6 months,” he wrote, but then, after a moment’s reflection, the boy crossed out “six” and wrote, “three.” After another ...

Isaac appreciated Esau’s ability to hunt and dominate the beasts, the trait needed to dominate bestial peoples. Could Yaakov do the same?

For early Europeans, the mythical horned horse was real, and so was unicorn medicine. It turns out, however, that unicorns weren't horses, they were whales.

Bosem Scenting Experience creates unique, sensory-driven events by blending ancient symbolism with modern luxury, offering ...

Interest in the Nicene Creed anniversary highlights debates of what the Bible and early Christianity say about cannabis.

(ANALYSIS) A recent essay published by Patheos by Dr. Micah Ben David Naziri stretches for thousands of words trying to prove what centuries of biblical scholars have rejected: that Scripture not only ...

Ancient Jews held large communal meals, inviting friends, relatives and perhaps even strangers to fulfill the thank offering.

Magic words are often used by magicians whilst performing magic tricks on stage. One of the most common of these incantations is ‘Abracadabra’. Although this word is known to many, it is likely that ...