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Religion and spiritual issues, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, the Bible, Wicca, Buddhism and more, are at the core of human values and history.

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The Bible

Old Testament The Old Testament is the first section of the Bible, covering the creation of Earth through Noah and the flood, Moses and more, finishing with the Jews being expelled to Babylon. The Bible’s Old Testament is very similar to the Hebrew Bible, which has origins in the ancient religion of Judaism. The exact […]

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HISTORY: Judaism

Judaism

Judaism Beliefs Jewish people believe there’s only one God who has established a covenant—or special agreement—with them. Their God communicates to believers through prophets and rewards good deeds while also punishing evil. Most Jews (with the exception of a few groups) believe that their Messiah hasn’t yet come—but will one day. Jewish people worship in […]

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Islam

Islam Facts Muhammad The prophet Muhammad, sometimes spelled Mohammed or Mohammad, was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in A.D. 570. Muslims believe he was the final prophet sent by God to reveal their faith to mankind. According to Islamic texts and tradition, an angel named Gabriel visited Muhammad in 610. while he was meditating in […]

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HISTORY: Buddhism

Buddhism

Buddhism Beliefs Some key Buddhism beliefs include: Founder of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism who later became known as “the Buddha,” lived during the 5th century B.C.  Gautama was born into a wealthy family as a prince in present-day Nepal. Although he had an easy life, Gautama was moved by suffering in the […]

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Ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu.

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How Timbuktu Flourished During the Golden Age of Islam

During the 15th and 16th centuries, Timbuktu, located in Mali, served as a major intellectual hub of Islamic civilization.

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8 Hanukkah Traditions and Their Origins

From lighting a menorah, to giving out gelt, to eating cheese—find out how these Hanukkah traditions began.

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6 Ancient Resurrection Stories

Jesus wasn’t the only one believed to have risen from the dead. The concept of resurrection appears in ancient cultures around the world.

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How the Renaissance Influenced Reformation

How the Renaissance Challenged the Church and Influenced the Reformation

As interest in cultural, intellectual and scientific exploration flourished, support for an all-powerful church diminished.

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Vatican City

Did you know the Vatican is the smallest nation-state in the world? Get all the facts and figures.

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History of Vatican City

In the 16th century, the pope ruled over a vast area of Italy called the Papal States.

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History of Saint Peter’s Basilica

Saint Peter’s Basilica is built upon what some historians believe to be Saint Peter’s ancient remains.

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Inside The Vatican Archives

The Vatican Archives hold some unexpected papal correspondence.

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1394

King Charles VI of France orders all Jews expelled from the kingdom

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1492

Spain announces it will expel all Jews

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1531

Pope Clement VII forbids King Henry VIII from remarrying

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1844

Brigham Young chosen to lead Mormon Church

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2013

Pope Benedict resigns

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2005

This Day In History: 04/02/2005 – Pope John Paul II Dies

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