The Massacre of the Innocents

This is one of the most disturbing stories in the New Testament. King Herod, fearing that the “heralded” birth of a Jewish king would incite revolt and rebellion, ordered the slaughter of all the children under two years old! As disturbing as this story is, it goes a...

The Star of Bethlehem

Two thousand years after the event, the Star of Bethlehem continues to arouse the interest of millions. The star is an iconic hallmark of the nativity scene: the heavenly signal that first alerted both the wise men and the shepherds of Christ’s birth. But for...