History of Religion 2/6

Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons

Sep 20, 20211 min read

Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons

New publication from SHERM Journal: "Epidemics and Religion: From Angry Gods and Offended Ancestors to Hungry Ghosts and Hostile Demons."

"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": SHERM Article by Dr. Johnson

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Sep 13, 20211 min read

"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": SHERM Article by Dr. Johnson

"Inference to the Best Explanation and Rejecting the Resurrection": A New SHERM Journal Article by Dr. David Kyle Johnson

Some U.S. Bishops Want to Deny President Biden Communion

Allison Guy

Aug 16, 20212 min read

Some U.S. Bishops Want to Deny President Biden Communion

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to create a new guidance that could refuse to give Communion to "pro-choice" politicians.

Did you miss the International Conference on the Historical Jesus? You're in luck! Watch the videos!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Did you miss the International Conference on the Historical Jesus? You're in luck! Watch the videos!

Now you can watch all 15 presentations from the 2021 Historical Jesus Conference right from the GCRR website!

"Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensian" SHERM Article by Ottavio Palombaro

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 26, 20211 min read

"Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensian" SHERM Article by Ottavio Palombaro

New SHERM Article: "Distinguishing the Religious Roots of Albigenses and Waldensians in the Twelfth Century" by Ottavio Palombaro.

Don't Miss Out! The Historical Jesus Conference is in One Week!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 17, 20211 min read

Don't Miss Out! The Historical Jesus Conference is in One Week!

In one week, on July 24 and July 25, GCRR will be hosting the 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus.

"Genus Unbelief, Species Atheism": New SHERM Journal Article Publication from Dr. Jack David Eller

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 23, 20211 min read

"Genus Unbelief, Species Atheism": New SHERM Journal Article Publication from Dr. Jack David Eller

Recent initiatives by Stein, Flynn, Conrad, and others have promoted ‘unbelief’ as an ‘umbrella term’ for concepts like atheism.

Understanding Research Methods in the Study of Religion: The Social-Historical Method

lkjurgen

Jun 16, 20213 min read

Understanding Research Methods in the Study of Religion: The Social-Historical Method

Shockingly, there are few published articles discussing how, precisely, to engage in the social-historical method of research.

Call for Papers (Book Anthology): Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 9, 20211 min read

Call for Papers (Book Anthology): Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel

Call for Papers: Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel

Call for Presenters! 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus

Dr. Darren M. Slade

May 19, 20212 min read

Call for Presenters! 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus

GCRR is hosting the 2021 International eConference on the Historical Jesus, which will bring together specialists from all over the world.

First Time Ever, U.S. Church Membership Drops Below 50%

Allison Guy

Apr 29, 20212 min read

First Time Ever, U.S. Church Membership Drops Below 50%

The percentage of Americans who are members of a house of worship has fallen below 50% for the first time ever, according to a Gallup...

The Japanese Town That Claims Jesus Lived There

Allison Guy

Apr 21, 20212 min read

The Japanese Town That Claims Jesus Lived There

Christ is known to most as a miracle worker who was born in a stable, died on the cross, and started one of the world’s largest religious...

More Britons Believe in Ghosts than in God, but the Reverse is True in America

Allison Guy

Mar 24, 20212 min read

More Britons Believe in Ghosts than in God, but the Reverse is True in America

A 2014 survey conducted by OnePoll for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! found that more Britons believe in aliens and ghosts than in God....

Allison Guy

Mar 3, 20213 min read

Understanding the Passover Haggadah

For many religions, rituals serve as a way for members to come together and reaffirm their beliefs. The types of rituals that different...

The Museum of the Bible's 'Dead Sea Scrolls' are Forgeries

Allison Guy

Feb 24, 20213 min read

The Museum of the Bible's 'Dead Sea Scrolls' are Forgeries

The Museum of the Bible is known for its exhibits that educate guests on the impact of the Bible on society. The museum, which is located...

Before Passover Arrives, Check Out the New Annotated Passover Haggadah

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 17, 202110 min read

Before Passover Arrives, Check Out the New Annotated Passover Haggadah

The haggadah is a Jewish prayer book for the Jewish festival of Passover that outlines the rituals, food and table settings, songs, and...

The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part Two)

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jan 13, 20218 min read

The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part Two)

How did it come to this point? How did it happen that our friends, family, and neighbors would resort to encouraging (or participating)...

The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part One)

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jan 12, 202114 min read

The Radicalization of Trump Supporters: How Trumpism Mimics Islamic Terrorism (Part One)

The radicalization of Trump supporters follows the same psychological pattern of radicalization that we see among Islamic terrorists.

Jack David Eller

Jan 11, 20215 min read

Political Theology after Trump

It was mere days before the final Congressional count and certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Donald Trump, who had...

Archaeologist Believes He Found Ancient Israelite Portrait of Yahweh

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jan 5, 20212 min read

Archaeologist Believes He Found Ancient Israelite Portrait of Yahweh

God may wear a beard, ride on a horse, and have pierced ears—at least, this is the claim made by Yosef Garfinkel, Hebrew University...