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This past Sunday, September 29, was the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels in many corners of Christianity. Therefore, ...

Everyone loves angels, those adorable, cuddly, invisible, flying beings with fluffy white wings depicted throughout culture in music, art, literature, cartoons, and movies. Speaking of movies, among ...

Genesis 6 introduces the Nephilim—mysterious figures described as “heroes of old, warriors of renown.” This video unpacks centuries of interpretations across Jewish and Christian traditions, tracing ...

Whether they stare austerely from stained-glass windows in churches or sit among the collectibles in Hallmark stores, angels are a ubiquitous part of American popular culture. In this combination of ...

Researchers have discovered an ancient military base that may corroborate a Bible story about God's angels fending off an attack on Jerusalem. The tale says that around 2,700 years ago, the Lord sent ...