In the early centuries of what is often called the Christian era, a gulf opened up between professing Christian churches, which commemorated Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday, and the apostolic Church Jesus founded which celebrated His death on Passover. Vision explores the origins of this wide divergence in practice.
An Empty Shell
Is Easter all it's cracked up to be? How can it be that the book the Christian world calls holy is silent on one of traditional Christianity's most important celebrations?
The Pass Over to Easter
The history behind the establishment of Easter as a principal festival within the church is an example of the inculturation of Judeo-Christian and pagan celebrations
Another Jesus
After two thousand years of theological anti-Judaism and even racial anti-Semitism derived from this story, it is time to read it again and get it right.
The Gospels for the 21st Century, Part 19: Buried Treasure
In the last days before His crucifixion, Jesus gives His followers some keys to staying faithful until His promised return.
Is Christianity Off Base?
Over several centuries, Greek thinking displaced the Hebrew foundations of Jesus' message, creating a religion far removed from what He intended. Vision publisher David Hulme interviews John Garr, president of Restoration Foundation, for a television program titled Quest for the Real Paul.
Polycrates: Unity or Truth
Biography: Early Church leader Polycrates was not afraid to hold fast to his beliefs in the face of persecution.
The Gospels for the 21st Century, Part 17: The Rejected Stone
Jesus' popularity among the people crescendos upon His arrival in Jerusalem, strengthening the resolve of the religious authorities to kill Him.
Polycarp: The Apostolic Legacy
Biography: Personally taught by the apostle John, Polycarp remained totally faithful to the teaching of the apostles.
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