Posted by Eric Barreto on 12/10/2013 11:00 AM
Watch this brief video to find out what Scripture says about Mary, mother of Jesus, at different points in her life.
Posted by Craig R. Koester on 12/1/2013 1:56 AM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Craig Koester. Article written by Craig Koester.
What is my favorite part of the Christmas story?
When I think of the story of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, according to Luke 2, I am struck by its subversive quality. Luke tells the story in a manner that is challenging to both ancient and modern sensitivities. If we begin with the ancient context, the opening lines of the story take up familiar themes in the Roman world. The central …