How much of Mary Magdalene’s story is grounded in historical fact, and how much is the product of interpretive embellishment?

With her Jewish ethnic group facing annihilation in the days of the Persian Empire, Queen Esther risks her life to forestall the plan.

King David’s character was multifaceted. How is it that for all his weaknesses, God could still call him “a man after his own heart”?

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.

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?

It is the basis for yet another blockbuster movie drawn from the Bible, but is the account of Noah and the Ark good for more than epic Hollywood entertainment? Who was the biblical Noah, and what can we learn from his example?

Does it matter where we end up? Vision reviews Eben Alexander’s book Proof of Heaven.

Insight Video: What most 21st-century Christians believe and do differs greatly from what the early New Testament Church taught and practiced.

Despite his perpetually youthful appearance, Cupid is no neophyte. History shows that this veteran Valentine has been plying his trade since ancient times.

Few can deny the impact the controversial figure John Calvin has made on the modern Protestant movement.

Who was the real Mary, and why the great disparity of beliefs about her? Which version is the correct one, or does it matter?

Christianity has long claimed Constantine as one of its own. Yet even toward the end of his reign the emperor was open to new philosophical ideas.

During the Christmas season, people hear the account of Mary’s role as the mother of Jesus, but little of what is popularly believed about Mary is from the Bible.

By working backward through history, we find that Santa Claus has been with us in various guises for thousands of years.

Vision contributor David Lloyd interviews scholar and author Susan Haskins.

What do you actually know about the Virgin Mary? Who is this iconic figure who has attained such an exalted standing in religious circles?

Mary Magdalene has been repainted to conform to modern agendas. But is her new image a truer likeness than the old?

Early Church leader Polycrates was not afraid to hold fast to his beliefs in the face of persecution.

Personally taught by the apostle John, Polycarp remained totally faithful to the teaching of the apostles.

Vision publisher David Hulme interviewed several scholars for his television program about the apostle Paul. On one question they were all in agreement.