While political discourse often collapses “religion” into opposition, the historical record shows a deep and continuous current...
Religion
Dogs appeared several times during testimonies. By Dr. Bridget MarshallProfessor of EnglishUMass Lowell Introduction I teach a course...
There were many different Giants, some having more prominent roles in mythology than others. Introduction In Greek mythology,...
The evangelical emphasis on biblical authority and personal conversion created a volatile mixture. It could be invoked...
For his faithful flock, he will be remembered as a champion of the family and a man...
Its power lies in its ability to sacralize the deepest desires of human life (health, wealth, and...
Her life embodied a faith that celebrated divine intervention. But the prosperity gospel she championed carries long,...
The First Amendment is fundamental, and it’s under attack by those on the religious right who would...
Everyone seeks connection with people who truly understand us and share our values. For those on a...
The hero’s grave and shrine are the principal features of the cult. However, there are exceptions with...
This study is useful for understanding the complexity of medieval bodies and gender. Introduction This essay argues...
Historically, many Christians got tattoos around Holy Week − usually a cross − to honor Christ’s martyrdom....
The Massachusetts Bay Colony remains one of history’s most striking attempts to fuse politics and religion into...
What emerges in Wilson’s rise is not only a story about one pastor but about the broader...
By defining Protestant morality as the foundation of the republic, Social Gospel leaders sought to sanctify the...
Pete Hegseth’s embrace of Christian nationalism inside the Pentagon is more than symbolic. It is a test...
Radical Christianity in the twentieth century thus remains a testament to the enduring power, and peril, of...
How symbols of devotion can be repurposed as tools of recruitment, and how algorithms can deliver them...
Emperor Elagabalus attempted to create a new celestial hierarchy. Introduction During its long and turbulent history, the...
The sun was at once a creator, judge, emperor, and predator; its image refracted through the prism...
People were making a binding gesture not just with the Gospels, but also with the civic law....
Late medieval people used osculation in several rituals adapted from the pre-Christian past. Introduction In a twelfth-century...
Vodou’s origins are diverse, and it developed initially among the enslaved population. Introduction Who is this man...
Our earliest teachings on Christianity are from the letters of a Pharisee. By Dr. Rebecca DenovaEmeritus Professor...
Discussing the distinctive nature of Hinduism and its sacred texts, drawing on the Vedas and epic compositions....
The modern tendency to separate the sacred from the pharmacological is a historical anomaly. In much of...
Public attitudes toward psychedelics have shifted dramatically in recent years. Several U.S. cities and states have moved...
Religion was the first passport. Without the sacred credential, there was no true political inclusion. Migrants did...
The involvement of religious leaders in immigration battles is part of a broader history of faith communities...
The medieval workplace cannot be understood apart from its religious context. To work in medieval Europe was...