The first five books of the Bible, often referred to as the Pentateuch or Torah, are foundational texts for Judaism and Christianity. They provide instructions for moral and ethical living, and they ...

In Mainz, Germany, in the mid-1450s, Johann Gutenberg and his partner Johann Fust published more than 150 large-format copies of the Bible in Latin. This is the book known today as the Gutenberg Bible ...

By Ruth Franklin In Kwame Alexander’s new verse novel and Karen L. Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. By Abby McGanney Nolan ...

The Jehovah's Witnesses movement came out of the Bible Student movement, also founded by Taze. When Taze began disputing some of the traditional views within Christianity, the Jehovah's Witnesses were ...

By Tasman Tobey Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. 5 Books to Read About Policing Before You Vote ...

In Ken Follett’s extraordinary epic, “The Pillars of the Earth,” it’s said that Follett’s use of the word “Pillars” in the ...

Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. I have never accepted irrational religious beliefs. If something in my — or any — religion […] ...

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National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase what it means to be female. 15 life-changing experiences in North America’s national parks 15 life-changing experiences in North ...

Whether you’re reading to your child, or they’re learning to read by themselves, little ones will want to return to these picture books for kids again and again. Full of loveable characters, playful ...

Below is a full list of American presidents in chronological order, highlighting their terms in office, significant achievements, and challenges. George Washington (1789–1797) The first president and ...

The book highlights 10 outrageous wrongful convictions and issues within the American legal system. In the sixth book in the series, LAPD detective Renée Ballard reopens a 20-year-old cold case ...