Legends about Jesus’ early years circulated widely in the Middle Ages. Mary Dzon reflects on some of the stories.

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – ...

Everyone is familiar with the general nativity story of Christmas, but what were the political and social conditions of Jesus' time?

(THE CONVERSATION) Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Mary Dzon, University of Tennessee (THE CONVERSATION) Manger scenes displayed ...

I don’t read J.M. Coetzee for pleasure. To be fair, I’m not sure anyone does. The 2003 Nobel laureate writes from his head more than his heart, framing novels that are philosophical and austere, books ...