Gender Politics Revealed in Early Christian Art
Back to the gospels before Constantine, we have three men and three women. And the women are all the same size as Jesus... It’s really quite striking.
Great News! Hal Taussig Joins Early Christian Texts
He brings what we love most about the Early Christian Texts project: his willingness to listen like a pastor, his eagerness to probe the scholarly questions …, and a healthy dose of surprise.
Startling Discoveries of Ancient Christian Art Change Views of Women
Watch and listen as Dr. Ally Kateusz explains the historical and theological significance of the modern-day discovery and interpretation of ancient Christian art.
Making Sense of Jesus’ Resurrection in 2019
"Even if the stories about the crucifixion were contradictory or embellished, the fact is that there was something important about the meaning of Jesus, told in so many ways..."
Finding a way past doctrines that hurt
In [the] ancient texts, I found a model of what I have longed for— a tradition in which I can explore the meaning of Jesus for my own life but also work alongside those whose beliefs differ from mine.
The Power of Self-Control in Early Christian Community
Dr. Deborah Saxon, teacher of religion at Butler University in Indianapolis, explains in this interview why the practice of self-control was so important to early Jesus followers. An interview with Deborah Saxon, PhD.