Daily Archives: May 15, 2026

Remembering Mattityahu Today we remember Mattityahu, מַתִּתְיָהוּ, “gift of the LORD,” known in Christian tradition as Matthias the Apostle. In the Western calendar he is commonly commemorated on 14 May, although older Anglican and Roman calendars kept 24 February, while … Continue reading →

Life and Work Born in Tréguier, Brittany, on 28 February 1823, Ernest Renan trained for the priesthood but soon moved into philology, Oriental languages and the historical-critical study of religion. In 1863 he published his celebrated work Vie de Jésus … Continue reading →