What does it mean to be Jewish? Is it being part of a religion, a people, a culture, a nation? All of the above? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll uncover how Jewish identity has been shaped by centuries of debate and...

From the Egyptian Book of the Dead to Tibetan Buddhist sand mandalas, humans have always reached for art to express religious ideas and impulses. In this episode, we’ll explore how concepts of the divine and spirituality intersect with...

Howcast - Learn what the Hebrew Bible is in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.

Continuing with the Israelites, let's examine the Israelite monarchy, which according to scripture began with Saul, who was followed by David, and Solomon. What can we say about these figures and this time period? How did the monarchy...

We've covered the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other nearby areas. Now it's time to cover the earliest known civilizations in the region known as Canaan, so we will be looking at the Canaanites and Israelites. The...

Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 4: The Apocrypha

Genealogy of Jesus

Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 3: The Writings

37 Bible Characters Found Through Archaeology

When Was the Bible Written?

Jerusalem:"Then, we will go to Jerusalem, a city that has been in the vortex of history even before it was written! In an adventure without equal where we will know the history even before the writing of the religious manuscripts of the...

Which Bible Characters are Historical?

What happens when angels and demons battle in heaven? Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have a story of cosmic conflict—some depict all-out war, while others are more courtroom drama. Their differences give us insight on each faith's...

Oldest Bible Manuscripts

This video provides an insightful journey into the history, beliefs, and cultural diversity of Judaism. Tracing its origins to Abraham, the video discusses Judaism's transition from polytheism to monotheism, influencing religions like...

Islamic Prophets Family Tree

Who were the Sea Peoples? | The Bronze Age Collapse

What Happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel?

What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only partially correct. The answer is a little bit more complicated because the final syllable in the original...

Valentinianism was a prominent variety of early Christianity starting in the 2nd century CE. Some call it a form of Gnosticism. But what is Valentinianism all about?

You may have seen the memes about "biblically-accurate angels." These memes often emphasize the weird, visionary creatures mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Technically, though, 'biblically-accurate' angels also just look like humans.

This video provides an overview of Judaism, exploring its history, beliefs, and customs. It discusses the origins of monotheism with Abraham, the importance of the Torah, and the central pillars of Jewish life. It also touches on the...

In this episode we examine the topic: King James Only-ism: Is the KJV King?

You've heard it from pundits and politicians alike: "The Supreme Court has voted the Bible out of our schools." But is this really true? Can you teach the Bible in public school? Are you allowed to read it? Pray in school? You might be...