
(RLST 152) This course provides a historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements in historical context, concentrating on the New Testament. Although theological themes will occupy much of our attention, the course does not attempt a theological appropriation of the New Testament as scripture. Rather, the importance of the New Testame... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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How did a small group following an apocalyptic prophet in Palestine become Christianity - what is now called a "world religion"? This small movement saw many changes in the second, third, and fourth centuries, from the development of different sects,... more
The Epistle of Jude can be dated to somewhere during post-apostolic Christianity and before the formation of the Canon. It refers to the apostles as representing a prior generation, yet it quotes from texts later excluded (perhaps, for example, by 2 ... more
The Apocalypse, or the Revelation of John, shares many of the traits found in apocalyptic literature: it operates in dualisms--earthly events contrasted with heavenly ones, present time with the imminent future, and it calls for cultural and politica... more
The New Testament and other texts provide us with many accounts of the Apostle Paul, some that contradict each other. Throughout the history of Christianity, Paul has assumed many different roles for different people. For the early Christians he was ... more
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I found this very informative, and enjoyable. In particular I appreciated the descriptions of historical evidence, or lack thereof, and the wider contexts considered. Highly recommended.
This guy knows a lot about the subject and it’s interesting. Unfortunately, he doesn’t know how to interact with his students without being annoying and rude and demeaning. I’m checking out after putting up with 17 episodes.
The condescending tone this professor uses to address his students makes this a hard listen. I think it’s a good historical look at Christianity, I have to take breaks bc the prof is so often disrespectful. What is it about academia that makes this an acceptable way to speak to people?
Typical Ivory Tower disdain toward traditional, orthodox Christian belief. The professor does not see Jesus as a real person who meant what he said about himself. The Gospel of Thomas is a joke to all real Christians, and doesn’t sound anything like Jesus. Read the four true gospels for yourself!
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