"John the Baptist appeared in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (Mark 1:4). This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, one of the three synoptic Gospels. The ...

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Among adults who say the Bible is not too/not at all important in their life … Note: 1% did not answer the question. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding ...

An editorial supporting the Oxford University appeal for £100,000 for biblical research and stressing the importance of recent discoveries in connection with the Bible appears in today’s New York ...