Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'jesus'

Christmas Baby In Peru Named After Jesus

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:25:00 EST

A woman in Peru wanted to name her baby after a professional soccer player. But when the baby came on Christmas Day, she changed her mind. The mother's name is Virgen Maria Huarcaya. She named her Christmas baby Jesus Emanuel. The baby's father is a carpenter.

Church's Nativity Scene Grows Over 40 Years

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:16:00 EST

From the Rockettes to the giant tree at Rockefeller Center, New York glitters with Christmastime traditions. One is a bit off the beaten path: The Nativity scene at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Brooklyn. It began 40 years ago with an Italian immigrant who created a small display. It has grown with hundreds of shepherds, peasants and little houses — though still just one baby Jesus.

Finding Baby Jesus

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Apparently, a fair number of purloined Baby Jesuses and misappropriated menorahs make it onto police blotters every year. Some churches and synagogues have had to resort to installing Global Positioning System chips inside nativity scenes and menorahs so that they can be quickly located if they are stolen.

Bill O'Reilly Discusses Jesus, Obama — And Himself

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:54:00 EST

FOX News TV host Bill O'Reilly describes himself "as the most controversial journalist and commentator in the United States of America." In his memoir, A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity, he explains how he got that way.

The 'Unholy Business' Of Biblical Forgeries

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:31:00 EST

In 2002, archaeologists claimed a box of ancient bones held the remains of Jesus' brother. Nina Burleigh discusses her book, Unholy Business: The True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land, which explores how forgers create fake artifacts to "prove" Biblical stories to be true.

Rabbi's Son Visits Bible Belt In 'My Jesus Year'

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:20:00 EDT

In an effort to reconnect with his Jewish faith, Georgia-native Benyamin Cohen explored the Christianity across the "Bible Belt" of America. He documented his experiences in My Jesus Year: A Rabbi's Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith.

Jesus H Christ, The Electric Mandolin, More

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:32:00 EDT

The hypnotic Canadian rock trio Land of Talk is about to release its debut full-length CD; we've got a sneak preview. For some, the first recordings of Creedence Clearwater Revival were flat, but newly-mixed versions of the albums let fans hear the band's music in rich fidelity. Hear "Born On A Bayou," from the reissued Bayou Country. Jesus H Christ and the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse make music that's irreverent to some, but hilarious to others. The band's new CD is Happier Than You. Also on the show: new music from Jesse Sykes, Ray LaMontagne and the remarkable mandolin playing of India's U. Shrinivas.

Take Me To Your Leader: Ted Nugent Or Jesus...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

David Greene is traveling the country in search of local leaders. Along the journey, he meets a soybean farmer who has diversified into the frog legs business to ward off trouble. Greene also tells Madeleine Brand about a ferryboat captain hard-pressed to choose between Ted Nugent and Jesus Christ as a role model.

The Blacks: 'Raincoat'

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:38:00 EDT

With the garage rock revival, the gritty, unrefined noise-pop sounds of the '80s from bands such as the Pixies and the Jesus and Mary Chain have bubbled back to the surface. The Blacks' ragged, gutsy sound fits right in, capitalizing on the current market for raw rock.

Who Made the 'Footprints'...

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A legal battle is brewing over who owns the rights to the inspirational story. The tale of walking on the beach with Jesus shows up on posters, coffee mugs and candles, but it's unclear who owns the copyright.

At Velvet Museum, Get in Touch with Kitsch

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

There are no velvet ropes at the Velveteria in Portland, Ore., where visitors can rub velvet — or velveteen — art, including portraits of Jesus, Elvis, Liberace and Michael Jackson.

Pope Urges Youth to Have Hope in Jesus

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:09:00 EDT

Pope Benedict XVI continues his tour of the United States on Saturday. He began the day with a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and then spent the afternoon at a mass rally for young people. His opening act? Kelly Clarkson.

Jesus Cosmetics Pulled from Shelves

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST

A Singapore retailer has pulled a line of Jesus cosmetics after receiving complaints about the American-made products branded "Lookin' Good for Jesus." They included a "virtuous vanilla" lip balm, as well as hand and body cream. Their slogan was "Get His Attention."

Rejected: A Jesus Graffiti Cartoon

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:22:00 EST

The latest cartoons turned down by the New Yorker, brought to you by cartoonist Matthew Diffee.

Africa Update: Christmas on the Continent

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:02:00 EST

Farai Chideya and Pearl Robinson, professor of African politics at Tufts University, discuss the unique way Africans celebrate the birth of Jesus. Then they explore how to engage and educate African Americans about Africa.

The Many Faces of Dracula

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:35:00 EDT

Dracula has had many incarnations, among them Jesus, a woman and a dog. Andrea Seabrook learns about Dracula and his many vampire brethren from Eric Nuzum, author of The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula.

Pastor Brings Jesus into an L.A. Dance Club

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:59:00 EDT

A Calfornia pastor decided to have Sunday services in an unlikely location -- a popular Los Angeles nightclub. During church service, popular hip hop songs play, and the pastor connects Christianity to popular cultural references.

Heard on the Street: 'Jews for Jesus'

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:33:00 EDT

Hear a lunchtime debate in downtown Washington, D.C., between Jews for Jesus and members of a Washington synagogue.

Writer Finds a Fated Friend in 'Jesus' Son'

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

If you're only going to read one book this year about getting stabbed in the eye and crushing tiny, helpless bunnies, then run right out and get Denis Johnson's Jesus' Son.

'Sgt. Pepper,' an Album That Shaped an Era

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:25:00 EDT

The Beatles', Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released June 1, 1967, in Britain, and on June 2 in the United States. The album became a phenomenon, spending 15 weeks at the No. 1 spot in the Billboard Top 200. The success came after the Beatles had announced that they would no longer tour -- and after their "bigger than Jesus" controversy. Even AM radio was forced to play songs from the album -- but the record was perfect for the then-new frequencies of FM. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was certified gold within 2 weeks of its release.

Coke's Objection Halts Release of Movie

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 06:00:00 EDT

A bit of product placement in a recent Italian film has Coca-Cola at odds with the filmmakers. One scene in Seven Kilometers from Jerusalem shows Jesus drinking a Coke, while an ad executive exclaims: "My God, what a testimonial!" The soft-drink maker objects, saying Jesus is not an authorized representative of Coke.

'Feathers' Looks to Sixth Grade for Life's Lessons

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:29:00 EDT

Life for the character Frannie in Jacqueline Woodson's new novel, Feathers, takes a bit of a turn when a new kid who looks like a white Jesus joins her predominately black sixth-grade class.

Supreme Court Weighs Student Free-Speech Case

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court Monday considers whether a high-school principal in Alaska should have suspended a student for displaying a banner saying "Bong Hits 4 Jesus." The banner was said to promote illegal drug use at a school-sanctioned event.

Filmmaker Cameron Claims to Find 'Tomb of Jesus'

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:00:00 EST

Titanic director James Cameron says he has found the remains of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and a son named Judah. Scholars are skeptical. A documentary, The Lost Tomb of Jesus, will debut March 4 on the Discovery Channel.

German Opera Shelved Due to Religious Content

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:47:00 EDT

A leading opera house in Germany has cancelled a production because a scene that might offend Muslims could create a security threat. The production of Idomeneo features a scene in which a character presents the severed heads of religious leaders -- including Jesus, the Buddha and Muhammad.