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These classic works of art depict some of the events and people discussed on this site. All of the images are public-domain works reproduced courtesy of WikiMedia Commons. Some of the images have been cropped and therefore show only a portion of the original work.

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List of Topics

• Why Was Jesus Put on the Cross?
  What was the true reason he was crucified?

• The Endings of the Gospel of Mark
  Was the original ending of this gospel accidentally lost? Was a new ending added later?

• Where Was Golgotha?
  Jesus was crucified at a place called Golgotha, which was probably a small hill outside Jerusalem. But can the exact spot be determined?
• Fate of the Nazarenes
  What eventually happened to the first believers in the resurrection?

• Matthew 27:52
  How can we explain this strange passage in the Gospel of Matthew?

• Explanations for Stigmata
  What causes these unusual wounds or markings?

• The Virgin Birth
  Is there a natural explanation?

• Why Did Judas Iscariot Betray Jesus?
  Did he do it for the bribe money? Or was there another reason?

• First Witnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus
  Who was the first people to see Jesus after he left the tomb?

• Names of the Devil
  What are his other names?

• Resurrection Theories
  Are there other explanations for the story of the resurrection?

• Speaking in Tongues
  Do people who speak in tongues talk in a heavenly language?

• Jesus the Son of Man
  Why did Jesus give himself this mysterious title?

• The Second Coming of Jesus
  Did Christ promise to come again?

• Secret Gospels
  Why were some early Christian gospels believed to contain secret knowledge.

• James the Righteous
  This brother of Jesus, also known as James the Just, was a main leader in the first Christian community.

• Witnesses to the Crucifixion
  Only a few followers of Jesus saw him die on the cross. Who were they?

• The Controversial Teachings of Jesus
  Why are some teachings of Christ so difficult for an ordinary person to follow.

• Atonement Theories
  There are different theories for why Jesus had to suffer and die.

• Jesus and Mary Magdalene
  Did they have a secret relationship?

• Barabbas
  Why did Pilate release Barabas instead of Jesus?

• The Gospel of John
  How does it differ from the other gospels?

• The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
  This mysterious disciple plays a major role in the Gospel of John, but is never mentioned in the other gospels.

• How Did Jesus Die
  Jesus died much sooner than normal, but the final cause of his death is uncertain.

• Where Is Hell?
  Is it deep inside the earth? Or is it in another dimension or reality?

• The Natural Family of Jesus
  Did other members of his family initially disapprove of his activities?

• Lost Gospels of the Bible
  Some early gospels were left out of the Bible and eventually disappeared.
  

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