10 Best Articles on Jesus
The most useful articles on jesus from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Jesus Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on jesus by Refind users in 2023.
What is ...?
New to #jesus? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is the historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived and died?
Today some claim that Jesus is just an idea, rather than a real historical figure, but there is a good deal of written evidence for his existence 2,000 years ago
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on jesus—all under 10 minutes.
The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
Recent protests on racial justice have also questioned the portrayal of Jesus as a white man. An art historian explains how this image appeared and came to be marketed worldwide.
Scientists Have Recreated the Real Face of Jesus
Advances in forensic science have revealed the most famous face in history.
What did Jesus wear?
We may imagine Jesus in long robes with baggy sleeves, but this is far from how he would have dressed.
Why Jesus and Mary Always Wear Red and Blue in Art History
We unpack the complex meanings behind depictions of Jesus and Mary, whose characteristic red and blue clothes underscore shifting gender roles.
The Jesus we’ve inherited from centuries of Christian art is a lie
There were many reasons why Jesus was portrayed in what has become the worldwide standard, and none of them were to do with preserving historical accuracy.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on jesus.
The Evangelical Church Is Breaking Apart
Christians must reclaim Jesus from his church.
What the Gospel of Judas says about the betrayal of Jesus
The mystery of why Judas forsook Jesus goes to the heart of Christianity. A newly translated gospel offers a new view
The Unbelievable Tale of Jesus’s Wife
A hotly contested, supposedly ancient manuscript suggests Christ was married. But believing its origin story—a real-life Da Vinci Code, involving a Harvard professor, a onetime Florida pornographer, and an escape from East Germany—requires a big leap of faith.
A history of authenticity, from Jesus to self-help and beyond
From monks to existentialists and hipsters, the search for a true self has been a centuries-long project. Should we give it up?
«We can see this confusion in a political sphere that, irrespective of ideology, prizes personal narrative and expression above solidarity.»
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