Holy Week is framed by the cries of two crowds: the first rallying around Jesus during his entry into Jerusalem; the second ...
On Good Friday, one man walked free while Jesus Christ was sent to the cross. His name was Barabbas. History remembers the ...
Barabbas started an insurrection against the Roman occupiers. The people of Jerusalem expected Jesus to be a warrior and ...
COMMENTARY: There are many illustrations of this difficult-to-accept reality of sin, but one of the clearest, and most actual, is with regard to sexual morality. "Give Us Barabbas” — an illustration ...
There is a predictable and highly enjoyable movie plot where the lead character takes center stage and gathers his or her team as the action unfolds. We see this in the Gospels time and again. I find ...
Much more was at stake than a criminal’s fate or a crowd’s preference. One of the great marvels of Scripture is the way minor characters embody an entire narrative. The Bible is full of obscure ...
The Reelz miniseries, with a standout performance from Billy Zane, manages to be a more interesting recounting of the Resurrection story than Mark Burnett's stilted "The Bible." By Allison Keene ...
Following are NCR reader responses to recent news articles, opinion columns and theological essays with letters that have been edited for length and clarity. Not afraid to hope Thank you for your ...
The Reelz miniseries, with a standout performance from Billy Zane, manages to be a more interesting recounting of the Resurrection story than Mark Burnett's stilted "The Bible." By Allison Keene ...