The Bible: A History

The Book of Revelations is known to be a detailed description of the end of the world. Some believe it was designed to scare the masses into piety.

St. Paul did more to shape the moral and ethical presumptions of the ancient world than any other. He was far ahead of his time, suggesting that equality among man and change in society was actually for the better. Tom Holland discusses the relevancy of Paul's teachings then, and today.

Irish ex-con Jerry Adams has always tried his hardest to incorporate Jesus into his life. Sometimes he was more successful than others.

There is no doubt that the bible spells trouble for women. Some parts are absolutely ripe with sexism and misogyny.

The ten commandments given to Moses shaped Christianity and even the world today. Some people believe that they are nothing but an outdated burden.

Of all the characters in the bible, Abraham is the most predominant. From him the three largest religions in the world arose.

Some believe that the universe was created in a single stroke by God. Others, educated in the sciences, see that it emerged in the wake of the Big Bang.