Who Were the Magi?
Let me begin by stating who the “magi” were not, at least according to Scripture. There is no evidence in Matthew’s Gospel (the only one…
What Does the Bible Say About the 7 Sacraments?
Question: What aspects of the seven sacraments are in the Bible? Are there any that are not? The seven sacraments celebrated by Catholics all have…
What’s the Apocrypha?
What’s the Apocrypha and why is it part of some Bibles and not others? The Apocrypha is the set of 15 books generally placed between…
Why do tax collectors like Zacchaeus get such a bad rap in the Bible?
In first century Palestine where Jesus was living, tax collectors were individuals who worked for Roman administrators. They were responsible for collecting taxes to support…
How old was Jesus when the magi got to Bethlehem to visit him?
Christmas pageants often show the shepherds leaving the stage to make room for the magi who have come to worship the newborn Jesus. Yet according…
What Is Wisdom Literature?
Five books are generally categorized as wisdom literature: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon. Although the literary style between these books varies,…
Did Jesus Ever Fight with the Disciples?
There aren’t any stories in Scripture of Jesus fighting with his disciples, per se, but there are certainly examples of Jesus being exasperated, indignant, and…
What Is the Catholic Church’s View of the Rapture?
Question: Thinking of movies that focus on the “rapture,” how does the Catholic Church view this topic? Movie trailers make it look scary and violent.…
What Verses in the New Testament Are Aramaic?
Question: I know the New Testament was written in Greek. However I’ve been told that there are a few verses from Jesus in Aramaic. Are…
Why Aren’t Dinosaurs in the Bible?
Question: Science clearly shows evidence of dinosaurs, but they’re never mentioned in the Bible. What gives? Imagine a timeline stretching back millions of years. Scientists…
