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Episode 2 – Sources for Jesus

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History of ChristianityIn this second episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the sources we have for Jesus. How can we even know that Jesus lived? We look at the three most important historical sources we have: the Gospels, the letters of Paul and Josephus. We look at some of the concerns that some critics have about these sources.

For More Information:

  • The Use of Historical Sources and the Gospels
  • Building a case for the historical Jesus
  • Paul and the Historical Jesus: A Case Study in First Corinthians
  • Bart Ehrman on the Testimonium Flavianum

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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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