Legends about Jesus’ early years circulated widely in the Middle Ages. Mary Dzon reflects on some of the stories.

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – ...

We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed. However, when I began to research my book, that ...

A stained-glass window in St. Edward's Church in Seattle shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph on their flight into Egypt. Credit: CNS/Crosiers Over the past 40 years, I’ve tried to read as much as I can on ...

Christians celebrate Easter Sunday to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, the miracle that started a global movement with 2.4 billion adherents. But what if Jesus’ family connections were ...