Seasons were named for the major events of their own agricultural times, Gregory Elder writes.

Q: There was an online article “The Religion of Whatever,” pointing out that religion is “whatever” we make it. What is the difference between “professing Christ” and “possessing Christ”? — A.C. A: ...

One question raised recently concerns married Catholic clergy, and possibly because I am a married priest, one person asked me if there have ever been any married popes. Yes, but remarkably few. And ...

This week your professor continues a very brief introduction into the early rivals of Christianity. We know of a great many religious cults which existed in ancient times, most of which have vanished ...

Sign up for our Wine Club today. Did you know you can support The Nation by drinking wine? Professing Literature, Gerald Graff’s history of American English ...

In the pages of the Bible, there are many heroes and founders, who have traditionally gained the respect of the masses. Even a person with passing acquaintance with Scripture will recognize the names ...