Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.
© 2023 The Christian Century.
Contact Us Privacy Policy
15 results found.
The Pharisees didn’t kill Jesus
If they had been the ones presiding over Jesus’ trial, says biblical scholar Israel Knohl, there wouldn’t have been a crucifixion.
March 24, Passion B (Mark 14:1–15:47)
We fix our gaze on the cross because if we look away we will miss something vital.
A famous Passion play’s evolution
In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.
by Peter A. Pettit
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
Twisting words
What does it mean to protect women and girls?
by Rachel Mann
Faith comes by hand
Throughout scripture, human bodies are not an obstacle to righteousness; they are its location.
by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson
Did Easter even come last year? Will it ever come again?
by Katherine Willis Pershey
Water & salt
by Scott Dalgarno
Silence in the face of mystery
God is the encounter we can't control.
by Rowan Williams
March 25, Passion Sunday B (Mark 14:1-15:47; Psalm 31:9-16)
In the hours before the Passion, the Jesus who was hidden becomes revealed.
by Benjamin J. Dueholm
The poor we will always have with us?
Jesus isn’t pitting himself against poor people. He’s one of them.
by Liz Theoharis
by J. Barrie Shepherd
by F. Dean Lueking
The passion narrative is the story of a series of violations. Is it good for us to find our identity in it?
by A. Katherine Grieb