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Introduction to New Testament History and Literature - Audio

By Dale B. Martin

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Description

(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 Testament and other early Christian documents as ancient literature and as sources for historical study will be emphasized. A central organizing theme of the course will focus on the differences within early Christianity (-ies). This course was recorded in Spring 2009.

Customer Reviews

“Faster!” “Did you even do the homework?”

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?

Interesting yet so bad.

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.

Disdainful of orthodox beliefs

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!