Jesus Christ

On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East

This Easter, Orthodox and Western Christians find themselves united in a rare occurrence: celebrating the resurrection of Christ on the same day.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
20/04/2025
Jesus Christ

Who killed Jesus? It wasn’t the Jews, writes a scholar of Roman law

To understand how the Roman authorities would have treated a dissident like Jesus, Andrade turned to a historical account of a trial that occurred 30 years after Jesus.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
18/04/2025

Jerusalem celebrates Holy Thursday with ritual feet washing commemorating Last Supper

Members of the Church believe that the act is also symbolic of selflessness and compassion, commemorating the Last Supper. 

Nigerian pastor draws ire: Claims Jesus hates poor people

"Jesus never visited any poor person in his house. He hates poverty; that's the meaning. He hates poor people."

Mary star Noa Cohen received death threats while filming in Morocco

Despite the threats, the film, which was budgeted at $70 million dollars, proceeded smoothly.

Bear Grylls Christmas message: Jesus’ mother was a Palestinian refugee

In an advertisement for New Testament retelling “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” survivalist Bear Grylls called Mary a Palestinian girl and Middle Eastern refugee.

‘We may face extinction’: Bethlehem’s clergy sound alarm on exodus and extremism amid ongoing war

Bethlehem’s economic crisis deepens as tourism collapses during the Gaza conflict.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
26/12/2024

Where was Jesus Christ buried? A look at the possible tombs in Jerusalem

The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected is a location of great theological significant. In Jerusalem, three places claim to be where Jesus Christ was buried.

22/12/2024

'A disgusting Jew': Uproar after Netflix casts Jewish-Israeli actress to play Mary, Jesus's mom

Noa Cohen, a 21-year-old Israeli actress, portrays the world’s most famous Jewish mom in the movie, but some social media users are calling for a boycott.

Jews for Jesus, stop pushing your views on me

The "Jews for Jesus" movement, misrepresenting Christianity and exploiting vulnerable people, shows why people must be cautious and well informed about their own faith.

By YEHUDIT COLLINS
02/09/2024
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