Ah, incense. As the priest rhythmically swings the censer, the aromatic smoke from the burning incense, with its sweet fragrance of frankincense and myrrh, rises and fills the sanctuary. Then the ...

Q: What is the big deal about incense at church and where in the Bible does this come from? A: This question was posed to yours truly by a student, who apparently did not think a great deal of the ...

Incense is a substance that’s burned to produce a fragrant scent. In fact, the word “incense” is derived from the Latin word for “to burn.” Incense has been around since ancient times — it was used in ...