The Incident at Antioch is a key play marking Alain Badiou's transition from classical Marxism to a "politics of subtraction" far removed from party and stat... | CUP

It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?

— Read and listen to the Bible being read at the same time; also, A. R. Wells, 1908, shares a (self-application) “tiny meditation” on each chapter. Paul – a strange light from hea…

From 1848-71, Alberto Pasini (Italian, 1826 – 1899) resided in Paris and found inspiration in the atmospheric North African views of Eugène Fromentin. In 1855, he accompanied a French diplomatic expedition to Iran and also stopped in Turkey and Egypt. He returned to the Near East on a number of occasions, once traveling with fellow artist Jean-Léon Gérôme. In this courtyard scene, Pasini has captured the subtle effects of the subdued light on the stucco walls, the tiles, and the lattice window. [Walters Art Museum, Baltimore - Oil on fabric, 42.6 x 32.6 cm]

BookTrib had the opportunity to chat with Howard Kaplan and discuss the book's endurance over the last 40 years, the journey to the big screen, what inspired him to write the story and how important reconciliation, the theme of his book, is to the world.

Learn more about Paul's trip to Damascus.

Cartago fue durante un gran periodo de tiempo la ciudad más importante del mediterráneo, esta hacia sombra a la mismísima Roma.

Syrian government forces try to drive back Islamic State militants from the ancient ruins of Palmyra, one of the archaeological jewels of the Middle East.

From Damascus, Syria, to Athens, Greece, here are 14 of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

If you’ve got ears and eyes, then you’ve been hearing and reading about Syria nonstop lately. With good reason—we should focus on this heartbreaking, volatile region. I knew I wanted to write about this country, but I also knew there was no way on earth I was going to pretend like I understood all the ins and outs of it all. It’s unbelievably complicated, obviously political, and potentially divisive. Not stuff I wanted to get into around here. But for me, simple living is jettisoning the stu

Mythological objects encompass a variety of items found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, paranormal, and pseudoscience from across the world. This list will be organized according to the category of object.

The whole family can watch these films together.

Algunas vistas de Jerusalén JERUSALÉN: SITUACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA Y UN POCO DE HISTORIA Jerusalén (en hebreo, Yerushalayim y en árabe…

The Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery have placed on view a relic from ancient Palmyra in Syria. In addition, the galleries are displaying images of 18th century engravings and 19th century photographs from its archives.

This craft will help visualize the conversion of Paul for your kids. Make sure you explain both sides of the mask when you tell your kids the story. Instructions Print the template on card stock. (…

Photojournalism may be in the midst of a major identity crisis, but the Dysturb collective remains committed to sharing underreported stories of hardship

This Bible activity is a maze that reminds children that Paul escaped in a basket from Damascus and from those who wanted to take his life.