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Synoptic Gospels

Episode 18 – Synoptic Gospels (Background, Genre, Canon)

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Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 59:00 | Recorded on November 27, 2017

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This the second part of a lecture on Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels taught at Tyndale University College. In this section, I give a quick summary of the Greco-Roman background of the Gospels. In addition we look at the genre of the Gospels. We finish with a look at the development of the canon, including a look at the Gospel of Thomas, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Peter and the Secret Gospel of Mark.

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Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward it would be difficult to separate the history of Rome from the history of the church. In this episode, we look at the major events of the fourth century ... Read More "Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century" »

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