The better question is: Who were the Herods? Five or six Herods governed around Palestine. Only two are of interest in the gospels. The name appears more than 40 times in the New Testament. Ten references concern King Herod the...
Who was King Herod?
There were several Herods, but most biblical mentions refer to Herod Antipas, who was a governor, but never a king.
December 2024
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE
Mary everywhere
Marian apparitions spotlight Mary’s solidarity with the vulnerable.
BY ANNELISE JOLLEY
Joy to the world
Global Christmas traditions enrich celebrations—and parish communities—in the United States.
BY RHINA GUIDOS
Beyond dogma
To be truly universal, the Catholic faith must recognize the European roots of its dogmas and doctrines, says this Indian theologian.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JACOB PARAPPALLY, M.S.F.S.
Star light, star bright
Seek God in the wonders of the heavens.
BY RHONDA MISKA
Kermit’s carol
The iconic puppet has a surprising relevance—and message about conversion—for modern audiences.
BY JOHN CHRISTMAN
“In the Magnificat, when Mary sings of upheaval and the powerful being dethroned, her message is not just spiritual or metaphorical. It’s pretty incendiary.”
Kelley Nikondeha
