Saint Paul is more in the spotlight than any other figure in the early Church. Of many others, even the apostles who were closest to Jesus, we know very little. In some cases we know nothing more than their name. This is to some extent true of Jesus who left no writings and whose historical account has been clouded […]| About Catholics
Recently an archeological find of great importance to Bible scholars was announced in the press. An ossuary (bone box) surfaced as part of a private collection with the inscription “James the son of Joseph, the brother of Jesus.” In June 2003 the Israel Antiquities Authority declared it a forgery. Contents show 1. Who then were these so […]| About Catholics
Until recently the Gospels were thought to be biographies of Jesus. However scholars now agree that they are catechisms of teachings concerning the risen Lord written to increase the faith of the readers. Each writer chose special material for different audiences in different decades which account for some of their variances. Contents show 1. Who wrote the […]| About Catholics
Editor’s note: All Scripture references are from the Gospel of John unless otherwise noted. Contents show 1. The Gospel’s Outline 2. Jesus’ Sermon on the Eucharist 3. The Book of Glory 4. Related Catholic Articles The Gospel of John was written after the followers of Jesus had been expelled from the synagogues (AD 85) and […]| About Catholics
Do Catholics Read the Bible? The quick answer is of course! Some people tend to ask that question because of a misunderstanding. Let's discuss!| About Catholics
If you ask people what the Bible is, most of them will be able to tell you that the Bible is the Sacred Scripture for the Christian faith. This is true. But if you ask people what Catholics believe about the Bible, you will probably hear a lot of different answers. Many people may not […]| About Catholics
