Mary Lou Cornish is a journalist and a teacher of journalism who writes primarily in the fields of history, Biblical Studies and Christian Apologetics.
Education
MMA, Christian Apologetics — Houston Christian University
MTS, Theological Studies — Tyndale University
MA Journalism — University of Western Ontario
Areas of Expertise
What Is the Significance of the “I AM” Statements That Jesus Made?
The “I Am” statements of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of John, make reference to words, phrases, and images in the Old Testament.
Is the Resurrection of Jesus Based on Earlier Pagan Myths?
While some have suggested Jesus is merely one example of a dying and rising god, a comparison of them shows Christ’s resurrection story is unique.
What Were the Seven Sayings That Jesus Spoke From the Cross?
The Gospels record seven times that Jesus Christ spoke while enduring crucifixion. What did he say?
12 Common Sayings People Might Not Realize Come From the Bible
There are over 300 common sayings people use in everyday conversation that come from the Bible. Some have retained their meaning, while others have changed.
What Did the Early Church Fathers Think of the Ancient Philosophers?
Many of the early Church Fathers agreed with the Greek philosophers, but believed that their philosophies were incomplete because they were missing Christ.
What Did the Early Church Fathers Think of Plato and His Philosophy?
The early Church Fathers were well-schooled in the philosophy of Plato and interpreted the philosopher’s presentation of the forms in keeping with the Bible.
Why Early Christians Thought Roman Theater Was the Church of the Devil
While the Romans loved their theater, the early Christian fathers did not, as they considered it a negative influence on people, leading them into immorality and debauchery.
Why Did Christians Deface and Destroy Ancient Statues?
Some Christians saw pagan statues of the gods as vessels of demonic activity and, therefore, took it upon themselves to remove their power through vandalism.
Why Mary Magdalene Has Been Severely Misunderstood
Mary Magdalene has been erroneously portrayed as a prostitute or the wife of Jesus. In reality, she was a key witness to the main events of Christ’s life.
Who Is the Suffering Servant in the Book of Isaiah?
Christians and Jews do not always interpret every passage of the Old Testament in the same way. Such is the case with the suffering servant.
The Sermon on the Mount and the Ideal Kingdom of God
Some people see the Sermon on the Mount as simply a code of ethics. In reality, it is a description of ideal life in the Kingdom of God.
Why the Four Gospels Tell the Same Story in Different Ways
Why do the four Gospels tell the same events differently? Explore ancient biography, rhetoric, and theology to see how these differences work, and why they don't undermine reliability.