The debate over who borrowed from whom has sparked intense controversy in the realm of biblical scholarship. At stake is the very foundation of Christianity, which relies heavily on historical truth. Critics have long attempted to discredit the Old and New Testament accounts, as well as the life of Jesus, by suggesting that they are mere echoes of ancient pagan myths and legends. In response, the authors of this issue of the Areopagus Journal have risen to the challenge, providing a robust defense of Christianity against these skeptical attacks. Merrill's article, "The Bible in Light of the Ancient Near East," presents a compelling case for the historical accuracy of biblical accounts, including the global flood, genealogies, the tower of Babel, and the lives of the patriarchs. Sharp's contribution, "Christianity Among the Myths," dismantles the notion that the story of Christ is simply a rehashing of Osiris, Horus, and Mithras, instead highlighting the profound uniqueness of Christian beliefs. Meanwhile, Hux's article, "Is the Trinity Pagan?" tackles the contentious claim that the concept of the Trinity was borrowed from pagan sources, a notion commonly espoused by anti-Trinitarian groups such as the Jehovah's Witnesses, Oneness Pentecostalism, and Islam. Through a meticulous examination of the evidence, Hux argues that it is, in fact, more likely that paganism borrowed from Christianity, and that the Trinity's significance is rooted in the work of the Holy Spirit.