Michael Huffman

Unlike the priesthood and monarchy, prophets could come from any tribe, clan, class, or gender, and often acted as a check on monarchical power.

The ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel were racked by frequent violence and political instability. Assassinations of kings and other royalty were frequent.

Mary is the only woman whose name is mentioned in the Qur’an. Who is the mother of Jesus in Islamic tradition?

Jesus is the most famous person in history. But his association with Christianity can overwhelm his place in other traditions, perhaps most significantly in Islam.

Jerusalem’s Temple was Solomon’s most magnificent building project, and became the center of Israelite religious life for centuries. But it was not Israel’s only temple.

A “judge” today is a person who makes decisions about legal matters. But the Bible uses the term to describe a very different role.

What is the hinge of history—the event from which all others should be considered relative? Jews, Christians, and Muslims have had different answers.

Hell is not a singular concept in the New Testament. Instead, it is more accurate to speak of multiple concepts of postmortem consequences and justice.