Candida Moss

Candida Moss is the Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham, UK and an award-winning author of five books, including Bible-Nation: The United States of Hobby Lobby. She is also a frequent news commentator for CBS and CNN. Follow her on Twitter @candidamoss. Follow her on Twitter @candidamoss.

GOD’S GHOSTWRITERS

How Much of the Bible Was Written by Enslaved People?

We know Paul himself did not actually draft his letters to far-flung Christians, for example, but it’s still unclear how much credit he shares with his enslaved secretaries.

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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

These Sex Workers From the Bible Were God’s Favorites

While the Bible generally condemns prostitution, these sex workers had a special place in God’s affections.

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Papyrologists date the fragment to the second century CE

ANCIENT THINGS

Scholars Publish New Papyrus With Early Sayings of Jesus

Papyrologists date the fragment to the second century CE, making it one of the earliest examples of Christian writing, even before the formation of the New Testament.

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BONES AND ALL

So Much of What We Know About the Plague Might Be Wrong

The impact of the Black Death in the 14th century is undeniable, but this does not mean the narrative about how it began is accurate.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Ancient Egyptian Mass Grave of Dogs Stirs Up Controversy

Archaeologists excavating in the Fayum uncovered the remains of a child and 142 dogs in an ancient Egyptian necropolis. The “amazing discovery” has everyone stumped.

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How Much of the Bible Was Written by Enslaved People?

These Sex Workers From the Bible Were God’s Favorites

Scholars Publish New Papyrus With Early Sayings of Jesus

So Much of What We Know About the Plague Might Be Wrong

Ancient Egyptian Mass Grave of Dogs Stirs Up Controversy

Don’t Blame the Egyptians for This Ancient Greek Kink

Did Russian Scientists Really Discover a New Ancient People?

Was the Virgin Mary Actually a Slave?

Did Christians Really Steal Christmas From the Pagans?

Was Santa Actually a Badass Who Beat Up a Priest?