The birth of Jesus was a divine intervention, the moment God Himself stepped into our world as a baby. Now this, in itself, is a gift beyond measure, a gift of love, grace, a gift of salvation that ...

From ancient mosaics to Saint Francis of Assisi, depictions of Jesus’s birth reflect the changing conventions of the world’s largest religion Kathleen Brady A tableau of sculptures or living beings, ...

Every year, Christians around the world mark Jesus’ traditional birth story with Nativity plays and Christmas festivities. The celebrated event is described in the Book of Luke, stating Mary, “gave ...

In their differing accounts of the first Christmas, the Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide important historical details about where and when Jesus was born. Sacred originsWith its shepherds and wise ...

Through Nativity art, the Word takes on flesh across diverse Eastern cultures. Jesus was born in Asia. He was Asian. Yet the preponderance of Christian art that shows him at home in Europe has meant ...

This is the latest in my occasional series of conversations about Christianity, aimed at bridging America’s God gulf. Previously, I’ve spoken with the Rev. Timothy Keller, President Jimmy Carter, the ...

It is Christmas and Christians from across the world have joined to celebrate this pompous festival which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Christianity is the biggest religion in the world.

Christmas is believed to have first been celebrated in 336 AD by the Romans, but it did not become a widespread Christian festival until the ninth century. It is held on December 25 each year to mark ...

As the Christmas season approaches, the image of Jesus’ birth in the manger — complete with Mary and Joseph kneeling over the infant, the three wise men, an angel and the animals looking on — will be ...

Trace the journey of Jesus from his birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection. Hour one begins in Bethlehem and travels throughout the Holy Land. With the Gospels as our guide, we join our host ...

Dallas Jenkins, creator of the streaming faith series "The Chosen," didn't stop at the well-covered depiction of Jesus' birth in a lowly stable during his upcoming Christmas special. Jenkins literally ...