Sabas just wanted to pray where Christ had lived and died but ended up establishing the most famous monastery in the Judean Desert.

How missionaries' modest beginnings eventually bore fruit in Denmark

King Olaf Haraldsson had only moderate success at converting his people—until a year after he was killed in battle.

Behind the fanciful legends of the fifth-century British missionary stands a man worthy of embellishment.

Legendary Brigit brought joy and the burning presence of God.

The legendary exploits of four early Celtic leaders.

The maritime life of Jesus' headquarters in Galilee

Facts, both fascinating and little-known about Jesus and his times.

What liberals believed—and why fundamentalists made such a fuss.

The missionaries are forgotten, but the prospects for Chinese Christianity have never looked better.

To Paul and the early church, religious experiences were commonplace.

Freedom could not have been won without the faithful efforts of the church.

Not everyone who loved Francis followed his way.

Did Francis really receive the wounds of Jesus?