In previous columns, I have shown how certain truths of the faith in the New Testament were prefigured and foreshadowed in the Old Testament ... the first born sons of Israel.

The historical world of the first century Israel is fascinating to those who wish to understand more about Jesus’s life and ministry. Interestingly, there is a gap of about 300 years between the end ...

To give a proper perspective on the New Covenant sacrament of reconciliation instituted by Christ, we will explore the Old Testament prefiguration of this sacrament. In the next column ...

And one must bear in mind the differences between the realm of the clean/unclean, and the realm of the holy/profane. Ceremonial uncleanness was particularly associated with Israel in Old Testament ...

He was a warrior so large that his name is now a byword for immense size. But just how big was Goliath the biblical giant in ...

Steve Witkoff, the first speaker following the parade in Capital One Arena, touted the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Gaza, a day after some hostages returned home.

30 (UPI) --A further two Israeli and five Thai nationals freed by Hamas after being held hostage for 482 days crossed from Gaza into Israel on Thursday afternoon, four hours after 20-year-old ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Following the release of the Israeli hostages, Palestinian authorities say Israel has agreed to release ...

The Israeli military confirmed that all three hostages were in its care and back in Israel after first being handed over to Red Cross personnel in Gaza. Siegel appeared to have lost weight during ...

Hamas will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, as well as five Thai nationals during the next hostage release, slated for Thursday, officials from Israel and Hamas ...

The release of more than 100 Palestinian prisoners as laid out in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal ... a young Israeli army lookout, an 80-year-old farming expert and a woman who worked as a ...