What is a good Bible Based DVD or movie that I can offer to my five year old daughter. I want her to get more knowledgable about the bible, but at her age, I'm not looking for a lot of blood or violence. Also, she asks me a lot why there are not girls in the stories. So maybe you know of a good movie that has Mary or Ruth in it? I want her to learn, but I need it to be age appropriate. She likes animation or live people. Thanks, Lynnie-the-pooh
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Aug 8, 2009 - 17 answers

Been reading the Bible in One Year...and nearing Revelations. Can anyone recommend a book on Revelations that comes from a Reformed perspective that is for the layperson? If not Reformed, other perspectives will do if you have any suggestions. In the end, I am sure nobody understands it but I have been putting of reading it and reading about it for years.
posted by snap_dragon on Jul 22, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm trying to find a good atlas that shows all of the Roman Roads built throughout the Roman Empire for my pastor friend. I think there were some 53,000 miles of highway built by the Romans, and, as he is preaching through Acts and following Paul's journeys, he'd like to have a good atlas that shows the period Roman district names, cities, terrain features, and especially the roads. Do you have any idea where he might find something like that?
posted by snap_dragon on Feb 6, 2009 - 5 answers

I've never read the Bible, and I'd like to. Which version should I read and what resources are good ones to help me understand and historically contextualize what I'm reading?
posted by arcticwoman on Oct 16, 2008 - 25 answers

Who decides what passages of the Old Testament are no longer relevant in Christian theology, and who grants this authority of interpretation?
posted by plexi on Jun 24, 2008 - 30 answers

Has there been higher criticism (such as the documentary hypothesis) or textual criticism of religions other than Christianity and Judaism?
posted by Pants! on Jan 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a specialty Bible for liberals? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Jan 4, 2008 - 30 answers

What are good resources for studying language and translation issues of the Christian Bible (particularly the New Testament and more particularly the Gospels) [more inside]
posted by nanojath on Jun 15, 2007 - 15 answers

Where can I find a line-by-line interpretation/explanation of the biblical Song of Solomon online?
posted by zembla3 on Sep 14, 2006 - 3 answers

Is God perfect? [more inside]
posted by fatbobsmith on Jun 25, 2006 - 32 answers

I'm a Christian, but I don't know jack about the Bible. What's the best way to tackle this divine dilemma? [more inside]
posted by mercurysm2 on Jul 11, 2005 - 40 answers

Why are Christians opposed to heterosexual pre-marital sex. I can find some Paul diktats but is that the only problem?
posted by Pericles on Dec 1, 2004 - 39 answers