As the central figure in Islam, Muhammad was, according to biographer Maxime Rodinson, “one of the rare men who have turned the world upside down.”

Without question, John Paul II has been one of the most influential leaders of the 20^th century.

Bouncing back from traumatic stress requires a lot more than a strong will. Understanding why we don’t all respond the same way is a good place to start.

Science and the Bible agree on fundamental aspects of what makes life possible. Uncovering its origin and purpose by scientific means has proven more challenging.

A look back at the fall of the Berlin Wall and Germany’s subsequent reunification in October 1990 offers some fascinating insights into the making of history.

It seems that good leaders such as John Wooden have discovered that humility and selflessness are essential traits for successful and memorable leadership.

The modern penal system in many nations has been a failed experiment in rehabilitation. Are reformation and reconciliation possible for prisoners?

What can we know about James, the first-century writer of one of the general epistles? And what value does his letter have in the 21^st century?

Freed from Babylonian captivity, some exiled Jews returned to rebuild Jerusalem. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah detail their story.

An Italian food critic’s joke has spawned a serious worldwide movement opposing fast food.

Globalization has become shorthand for the complex network of trends that is driving the world closer together. Vision reviews four books on this subject.

How do the realities of modern India impact its citizens across society?

Ishmael Beah was 12 years old when Sierra Leone’s decade-long civil war reached his village in 1993. Soon he found himself swept up into the army, a child soldier.

As Jesus concludes His final Passover meal with the disciples, the peace in the upper room stands in stark contrast to the violence about to unfold outside.

What are we to do when we undergo suffering, and how are we to understand God’s role?

Jesus’ popularity among the people crescendos upon His arrival in Jerusalem, strengthening the resolve of the religious authorities to kill Him.

What does it mean to show compassion toward other people? These examples from the New Testament provide a framework to help us understand the concept better.

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”?

Understanding the meaning of Revelation’s Four Horsemen requires a reliable interpreter, yet human explanations have failed to bring clarity. Perhaps it’s time to look to the Bible itself for an accurate interpretation.

Alan B. Shepard, Jr. lived twice as long as many people expected. The first American in space, he lit America’s enthusiasm to rally behind the space program.