There's only one reason to be crucified under the Roman Empire, and that is for treason or sedition. Crucifixion, we have to understand, was not actually a form of capital punishment for Rome. In fact, it was often the case that the criminal would be killed first and then crucified. Reza Aslan capitalcasecriminal share on social
It is the job of the historian to say what is likely, and of faith to say what is possible. Reza Aslan faithhistorianjob Change image and share on social
My biography of Jesus is probably the first popular biography that does not use the New Testament as its primary source material. Reza Aslan biographyjesusmaterial Change image and share on social
A cosmic war is like a ritual drama in which participants act out on Earth a battle they believe is actually taking place in the heavens. Reza Aslan actbattlecosmic Change image and share on social
I believe in God, which means I am open to some absurd possibilities. But I understand the power of that faith, and I understand the metaphor of that belief. Reza Aslan absurdbelieffaith Change image and share on social
