Humanity’s journey from the Garden of Eden to the city of Babylon spanned two millennia and is retold in stories from the book of Genesis.

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.

Author and early-church historian Paula Fredriksen discusses the life and times of the apostle Paul.

Insight Video: Is it possible to be in politics without becoming tainted by political corruption?

A month after learning he was losing his battle to pancreatic cancer, Randy Pausch gave one last lecture to students and colleagues, hoping to leave a legacy.

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

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.

Kevin Bales, author of Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy, is considered the world’s leading expert on modern day slavery.

What does God look like? Did Jesus have blond or dark hair? And why do we want to know?

What can parents do to shield children from the pressure to grow up too fast?

Karl Marx may have influenced modern history more than any other intellectual, but what influenced his theories?

Vision reviews books by three authors who question the direction today’s agricultural practices are leading.

Are border walls the best way to ensure safety from outside forces?

Modern mythologies like Star Wars, Harry Potter and Doctor Who have much in common with ancient tales, not least the essential theme of good versus evil. We all long for a saving hero, but are we looking in the right place?

How can we use the discoveries of neuroscience to help those who are grieving avoid the pitfalls that often lead to depression?

Part Two: A look at Jerusalem’s centrality to geopolitics from the period of the Reformation to the modern era.

Under the leadership of Moses, the children of Israel make their way to the Promised Land, but their 40-year journey is marked by one episode of faithlessness and rebellion after another.

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

Despite mountains of evidence about the harmful effects of cigarette smoking, the death toll continues to rise.