Since its discovery by modern researchers a century ago, an ancient structure known as the “Christian building” has become widely considered the cornerstone of early Christian architecture.

Baptistry wall painting of a procession of women from the Christian building at Dura-Europos (ca. 240-245 CE). The online label at Yale University Art Gallery notes it comes from “the world’s earliest ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The conventional view of a unique early Christian building dating to the 3rd century has been challenged by experts. The ...

How theology sheds new light on the purposes of architecture. It’s easy to go about our lives without appreciating the finer details of buildings where we live, work, and worship. The structures ...