The complete text, it is also the earliest known version of Philip's gospel. It was part of the Nag Hammadi library.

A continuation of Part I of "The Social Gospel", the underlying causes for the reform movements in the last part of the 19th century and early 20th century.

An excerpt from the gnostic gospel in which Mary Magdalene is viewed as one of the disciples. She relays how Jesus came to her in a vision.

A brief overview of the book of Luke that includes important information as you begin research on the Gospel.

A page-through exploration of the duly famous Lindisfarne gospels, an extraordinary illuminated manuscript of the seventh century. Includes helpful commentaries, which can be read or listened to, and a magnifying glass for looking at the...

A very historical approach to the Gospel. This commentary points out the names and backgrounds of each person and place mentioned in the scriptures. Very helpful!

A very historical and in-depth approach to the Gospel. This commentary points out the names and backgrounds of each person and place mentioned in the scriptures. Very helpful!

Essay on the shifting tide and changing attitudes brought about by social science during the Progressive Era with an increased emphasis on social welfare, race relations, and fair labor practices in an industrial age.

This site provides an essay about Matthew that highlights the theme of forgiveness. It is a very interesting article with references to specific verses in the Bible.

A lesson that identifies some of the leading figures in post-World War II gospel music. Students compare the differences in style and approach of several gospel musicians and analyze how music has different meanings in different social...

Brief biographical sketches of a few of the artists of gospel music.

Intelligent look at the Gospels, from an explanation on the titles to the classifications and inconsistencies among them. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book First steps for Little Feet in Gospel Paths by Charles Foster (c1885). This collection of short reading passages about animals, Bible stories, Christian behavior,...

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book First steps for Little Feet in Gospel Paths by Charles Foster (c1885). This collection of short reading passages about animals, Bible stories, Christian behavior,...

An explanation of the origins and spread of gospel music from the producers of "This Far by Faith," a series on African-American spiritual journeys, which premiered on PBS stations in June 2003.

This site provides detailed information on the book of Mark in an essay form. It is an excellent site to research the Gospel of Mark. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...

This is a very thorough examination of the Gospel written by St. Luke in the Christian Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...

This extensive artlicle looks at the Gospel attributed to St. John. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Test your knowledge on Lucas Cranach and the Reformation.

This is a book on-line that consolidated the life of Jesus from the four Gospels of the New Testament. Simply click on the Table of Contents and you can read about a specific time within Jesus' life.

This site examines Biblical Christology from the theological discourse as given by Saint Mark. Mark's gospel approaches the work and life of Jesus from a theological platform,and appears to have been written with the intent to bring the...

Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.

This site, which is provided for by the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University provides excerpts from an 1899 article written by Andrew Carnegie to outline his philosophy and responsibilities as a wealthy man.

An analysis of the Book of Mark which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.