Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to some biblical sources, was born in this town some two millennia ago. Yet the ...

A doll representing the infant Jesus in St. Catherine's, the Franciscan church in the town of Bethlehem. David Silverman/Getty Images Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West ...

Christmas! The mention of Christmas brings forth a flood of images and experiences – celebrations, time off work, church services, credit card debt, and family gatherings. For those who hold a ...

Experts now question the traditional belief that Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, citing inconsistencies in historical and biblical evidence. The Bethlehem story may have been added later to ...

Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From ...

With Christmas just around the corner, carol concerts and nativity plays will be reminding Christians everywhere about the story of Jesus' birth. However, whether you're singing 'O Little Town of ...

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