Christian Story Project

Sign in Subscribe

Latest

The Cross in Christian History

The Cross in Christian History

The cross holds a central place in Christian history as both a symbol and a historical reality. It was on a Roman cross that Jesus of Nazareth was executed around the year AD 30 during the governorship of Pontius Pilate. Crucifixion, used widely by the Romans, was a public and

The Antioch Chalice

The Antioch Chalice

The Antioch Chalice is one of the most intriguing and debated artifacts from early Christian history. Discovered in Syria in the early 20th century, it quickly attracted attention due to its age, craftsmanship, and possible connection to the early Church. The chalice was found near Antioch, one of the most

The Miracle of the Holy Fire

The Miracle of the Holy Fire

The Miracle of the Holy Fire is one of the oldest continuously observed Christian rituals and is held annually in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. This event, deeply rooted in the traditions of Eastern Christianity, takes place every year on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday,

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

The Feeding of the Five Thousand stands as one of the most widely recognized miracles in the New Testament and is the only miracle, apart from the Resurrection, recorded in all four Gospels—Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:30–44, Luke 9:10–17, and John 6:1–14.

The Jordan River

The Jordan River

The Jordan River flows through the heart of the biblical landscape and holds a deeply rooted place in the story of Christianity. Stretching roughly 156 miles from its sources at Mount Hermon to the Dead Sea, the river cuts through the Jordan Valley and forms a natural border between modern-day

John the Baptist: The Herald of the Messiah

John the Baptist: The Herald of the Messiah

John the Baptist holds a unique and honored place within the Christian story. Known as the forerunner of Jesus, his life and mission are recorded in all four Gospels. His role was not only to call the people of Israel to repentance but also to prepare the way for the

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sacred Music

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sacred Music

Johann Sebastian Bach, born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, stands among the most influential composers in Western history. Though his musical genius spanned both secular and sacred genres, it is his sacred music that holds a special place within Christian history. Bach lived during the Baroque period, a time when