The Bible in Context

Was Thomas Aquinas a theologian or a philosopher? By most accounts he was both, and his blending of the two disciplines resulted in a new approach to the Bible and its teachings.

Insight Video: Is there a way to make sense of today's chaotic world conditions? Thankfully, there’s an ancient document that provides the much-needed context.

Insight Video: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have challenged the imagination of generations since the end of the first century. But are they relevant in the 21^st century?

Insight Video: Moving relentlessly across history, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse wield great destructive power over humanity and pose threats to a largely unsuspecting world.

No other written work has had such a profound effect on the world. But does the Bible have any authority today? Perhaps more to the point, is there any way to prove whether it’s the inspired Word of God?

Since 1983, Bible scholars have been coming to a “new perspective” on the apostle Paul as they strive to develop a more accurate view of the man. Who was the real Paul, and what was his message?

The idea that history repeats itself is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the story of Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land. The book of Judges records cycles of obedience, disobedience, war and deliverance as the young nation interacts with neighboring peoples and their gods.

Insight Video: Moving relentlessly across history, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse wield great destructive power over humanity. What is the significance of the Red Horse?

Insight Video: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have challenged the imagination for generations. What is the significance of the rider of the white horse?

Is modern science giving us better insight into who and what we are and why we exist? Vision reviews three books that explore the meaning of life.

New Testament scholar Craig A. Evans and Vision’s David Hulme discuss some of the evidence for Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Exploring the subject of crucifixion in the ancient world sheds additional light on the practice and also reveals what actually caused Christ to die.

In the final chapters of Deuteronomy—the last of the five books of Moses—the man who led the Israelites out of Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land clarifies aspects of God’s laws and of His promises and warnings to the new nation.

Few Bible scholars believe the book of Joshua, describing Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land, to be of any historical value. What does the Bible tell us about that period of history, and can it be trusted?

Insight Video: The actual cause of Jesus’ death on the cross has long been debated, but the biblical accounts tell us precisely how, and why, He died.

Insight Video: Thirty years ago, the world’s worst nuclear accident occurred. Since then the effects have been felt worldwide, and the situation has yet to be contained.

Humanity has gone from nurturing nature to destroying our only home. Is restoration of the earth still possible? From where and how can it come?

As the Israelites stand poised to enter the Promised Land, Moses reminds them of their recent history and of the keys to future blessings from God.

Does the biblical list of “clean” and “unclean” foods pertain only to Old Testament ritual purity? 

The name “Solomon” is often viewed as synonymous with wisdom. The Hebrew Scriptures note that dignitaries visited ancient Israel’s king to confirm the accuracy of his reputation.