One key example: The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which carry the story of Jesus’ followers forward after his ...

Dawn Scruggs knows all about the power of gospel music. As the director of the Metropolitan Chorus and a devout member of her community she has seen how the music can move people to tears or to act — ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...

Elaine Pagels remains fascinated by the mysteries of Jesus after decades of study. In her latest book, she revels in the ...