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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The course focuses on the founder of Christianity, Jesus son of Joseph (Joshua bar-Yosef), as an historical character. By examining all extant historical sources (Jewish, Christian, and Pagan), the course offers a critical reconstruction of the major stages of the life and deeds of the prophet from Nazareth, from his birth under Herod the Great to his death and crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, within the diverse world of Second Temple Judaism. | The course focuses on the founder of Christianity, Jesus son of Joseph (Joshua bar-Yosef), as an historical character. By examining all extant historical sources (Jewish, Christian, and Pagan), the course offers a critical reconstruction of the major stages of the life and deeds of the prophet from Nazareth, from his birth under Herod the Great to his death and crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, within the diverse world of Second Temple Judaism. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
====Introduction==== | ====Introduction==== | ||
(1) | (1) -- Do we have any evidence from Jesus himself? | ||
* See [[Relics of Jesus]] | * See [[Relics of Jesus]] | ||
(2) | (2) -- Did Jesus REALLY exist? | ||
* See [[Jesus Myth Theory]] | * See [[Jesus Myth Theory]] | ||
* See [[Dionysius]], [[Horus]], [[Hercules]], [[Orpheus]] | * See [[Dionysius]], [[Horus]], [[Hercules]], [[Orpheus]] | ||
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* See [[Zeitgeist: The Movie (2008 Joseph), documentary]] | * See [[Zeitgeist: The Movie (2008 Joseph), documentary]] | ||
(3) | (3) -- Survey of Ancient Christian Sources | ||
* See [[Jesus of Nazareth]] | * See [[Jesus of Nazareth]] | ||
* See [[Gospels]] | * See [[Gospels]] | ||
(4) | (4) -- The Historical Context--Jews and Romans | ||
* See [[From Jesus to Christ (1998 Cran), documentary]] | * See [[From Jesus to Christ (1998 Cran), documentary]] | ||
(5) | (5) -- Survey of Ancient Non-Christian Sources / The Contribution of Archaeology | ||
* See [[Jesus of Nazareth (sources)]] | * See [[Jesus of Nazareth (sources)]] | ||
(6) | (6) -- Jesus in Judaism and Islam | ||
* See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism%27s_view_of_Jesus Jesus in Judaism] | * See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism%27s_view_of_Jesus Jesus in Judaism] | ||
* See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_in_Islam Jesus in Islam] | * See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_in_Islam Jesus in Islam] | ||
(7) | (7) -- The Religious and Messianic Context of 1st-century Judaism | ||
* See [[Sadducees]] / [[Pharisees]] (and [[Zealots]]) / [[Essenes]] (and [[Qumranites]]) | * See [[Sadducees]] / [[Pharisees]] (and [[Zealots]]) / [[Essenes]] (and [[Qumranites]]) | ||
* See [[Messiah]] / [[Son of God]] / [[Son of David]] / [[Son of Man]] | * See [[Messiah]] / [[Son of God]] / [[Son of David]] / [[Son of Man]] | ||
====PART I – The [[Ministry of Jesus]]==== | ====PART I – The [[Ministry of Jesus]]==== | ||
(1) | (1) -- The Precursor: [[John the Baptist]] | ||
* See [[John the Baptist]] and [[John the Baptist (sources)]] | * See [[John the Baptist]] and [[John the Baptist (sources)]] | ||
* See [[Preaching of John the Baptist]] | * See [[Preaching of John the Baptist]] | ||
(2) | (2) -- The Death of John the Baptist / The Legend of Salome | ||
* See: [[Beheading of John the Baptist]], and [[Salome]] | * See: [[Beheading of John the Baptist]], and [[Salome]] | ||
(3) | (3) -- John the Baptist and Jesus. | ||
* See [[Baptism of Jesus]] | * See [[Baptism of Jesus]] | ||
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* See [[Messengers from John the Baptist]] | * See [[Messengers from John the Baptist]] | ||
(4) | (4) -- The Beginnings of Jesus’ Ministry as a Miracle-Worker | ||
* See [[Beginning of Galilean Ministry]] | * See [[Beginning of Galilean Ministry]] | ||
* See [[Call of the First Disciples]] | * See [[Call of the First Disciples]] | ||
* See [[Man with an Unclean Spirit]] | * See [[Man with an Unclean Spirit]] | ||
(5) | (5) -- From Healer to Forgiver | ||
* See [[Paralytic at Capernaum]] | * See [[Paralytic at Capernaum]] | ||
* See [[Recruiting the Tax Collector]] | * See [[Recruiting the Tax Collector]] | ||
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* See [[Lost Sheep]] | * See [[Lost Sheep]] | ||
(6) | (6) -- The Announcer of the Kingdom of God / The Parables of the Kingdom | ||
* See [[Prodigal Son]] | * See [[Prodigal Son]] | ||
* See [[Workers in the Vineyard]] | * See [[Workers in the Vineyard]] | ||
(7) | (7) -- Where does the authority of Jesus come from? / The Heavenly Messiah | ||
* See [[Question about Authority]] | * See [[Question about Authority]] | ||
* See [[Jesus and Beelzebul]] | * See [[Jesus and Beelzebul]] | ||
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* See [[Transfiguration of Jesus]] | * See [[Transfiguration of Jesus]] | ||
(8) | (8) -- The Disciples and the Family | ||
* See [[Hometown Rejection]] | * See [[Hometown Rejection]] | ||
* See [[Jesus' True Relatives]] | * See [[Jesus' True Relatives]] | ||
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* See [[Choosing of the Twelve]] | * See [[Choosing of the Twelve]] | ||
(9) | (9) -- Agreements and Controversies with the Pharisees | ||
* See [[Great Commandment]] | * See [[Great Commandment]] | ||
* See [[Tradition of the Elders]] | * See [[Tradition of the Elders]] | ||
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* See also [[Pharisees]] and [[Pharisees (sources)]] | * See also [[Pharisees]] and [[Pharisees (sources)]] | ||
(10) | (10) -- Relation with the non-Jews (Gentiles) | ||
* See [[Gerasene Demoniac]] | * See [[Gerasene Demoniac]] | ||
* See [[Canaanite Woman]] | * See [[Canaanite Woman]] | ||
* See [[Centurion's Servant]] | * See [[Centurion's Servant]] | ||
(11) -- Forgiveness. Good Works | |||
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* See [[Talents]] | * See [[Talents]] | ||
* See [[Judgment of the Son of Man]] | * See [[Judgment of the Son of Man]] | ||
* See [[Unforgiving Servant]] | * See [[Unforgiving Servant]] | ||
(12) -- Moral Integrity | |||
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* See [[Sermon on the Mount]] | * See [[Sermon on the Mount]] | ||
* See [[Little Children Blessed]] | * See [[Little Children Blessed]] | ||
* See [[Temptations to Sin]] | * See [[Temptations to Sin]] | ||
(13) | (13) -- Sharing of Goods | ||
* See [[Rich Young Man]] | * See [[Rich Young Man]] | ||
* See [[Rich Man and Lazarus]] | * See [[Rich Man and Lazarus]] | ||
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* See [[Feeding the Multitude]] | * See [[Feeding the Multitude]] | ||
(14) | (14) -- Service, Love | ||
* See [[Greatest in the Kingdom]] | * See [[Greatest in the Kingdom]] | ||
* See [[James' and John's Request]] | * See [[James' and John's Request]] | ||
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====PART II - The [[Passion of Jesus]] and Afterward==== | ====PART II - The [[Passion of Jesus]] and Afterward==== | ||
(1) | (1) -- Arrival at Jerusalem | ||
* See [[Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem]] | * See [[Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem]] | ||
* See [[Cleansing of the Temple]] | * See [[Cleansing of the Temple]] | ||
(2) | (2) -- Teaching at the Temple | ||
* See [[Two Sons]] and [[Wicked Husbandmen]] | * See [[Two Sons]] and [[Wicked Husbandmen]] | ||
* See [[Eschatological Discourse]] | * See [[Eschatological Discourse]] | ||
(3) -- The Plot to Arrest Jesus | |||
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* See [[Plot to Kill Jesus]] | * See [[Plot to Kill Jesus]] | ||
* See [[Anointing of Jesus]] | * See [[Anointing of Jesus]] | ||
* See [[Betrayal of Judas]] | * See [[Betrayal of Judas]] | ||
(4) | (4) -- Last Supper and Arrest of Jesus | ||
* See [[Last Supper]] | * See [[Last Supper]] | ||
* See [[Arrest of Jesus]] | * See [[Arrest of Jesus]] | ||
(5) | (5) -- Jesus and the Jewish Authorities | ||
* See [[Trial of Jesus before the High Priest]] | * See [[Trial of Jesus before the High Priest]] | ||
* See [[Peter's Denial]] | * See [[Peter's Denial]] | ||
* See [[Annas]] and [[Caiaphas]] | * See [[Annas]] and [[Caiaphas]] | ||
(6) | (6) -- Jesus and the Romans | ||
* See [[Trial of Jesus before Pilate]] | * See [[Trial of Jesus before Pilate]] | ||
* See [[Pilate]], [[Herod Antipas]], and [[Barabbas]] | * See [[Pilate]], [[Herod Antipas]], and [[Barabbas]] | ||
(7) | (7) -- The Death and Burial of Jesus. The Women, the Disciples, Joseph of Arimathea | ||
* See [[Crucifixion of Jesus]] | * See [[Crucifixion of Jesus]] | ||
* See [[Thieves of Golgotha]] | * See [[Thieves of Golgotha]] | ||
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Film: ''The Gospel According to Matthew'' (2:05-2:10), ''Jesus of Montreal'' (ch.13, 5m), ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' (ch.24, 5m) | Film: ''The Gospel According to Matthew'' (2:05-2:10), ''Jesus of Montreal'' (ch.13, 5m), ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' (ch.24, 5m) | ||
(8) | (8) -- The Belief in the Resurrection | ||
* See [[Burial of Jesus]] and [[Empty Tomb]] | * See [[Burial of Jesus]] and [[Empty Tomb]] | ||
* See [[Appearances of Jesus]] | * See [[Appearances of Jesus]] | ||
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====PART III - More Stories and Legends about Jesus==== | ====PART III - More Stories and Legends about Jesus==== | ||
(9) | (9) -- The Infancy of Jesus according to Matthew | ||
* See [[Nativity of Jesus]] | * See [[Nativity of Jesus]] | ||
(10) | (10) -- The Infancy of Jesus according to Luke | ||
* See [[Nativity of Jesus]] | * See [[Nativity of Jesus]] | ||
(11) -- Ancient Legends about Jesus: More Stories about the Family and the Infancy of Jesus. | |||
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* See [[Joachim]] and [[Anne]], [[Mary of Nazareth]] and [[Joseph of Nazareth]] | * See [[Joachim]] and [[Anne]], [[Mary of Nazareth]] and [[Joseph of Nazareth]] | ||
* See [[Birth of Mary]] -- [[Girlhood of Mary]] -- [[Presentation of Mary at the Temple]] - [[Marriage of Mary and Joseph]] | * See [[Birth of Mary]] -- [[Girlhood of Mary]] -- [[Presentation of Mary at the Temple]] - [[Marriage of Mary and Joseph]] | ||
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* See [[Protoevangelium of James]], and [[Infancy Gospel of Thomas]] | * See [[Protoevangelium of James]], and [[Infancy Gospel of Thomas]] | ||
(12) | (12) -- Later Gospels | ||
* See [[Gospel of Judas]] | * See [[Gospel of Judas]] | ||
(13) | (13) -- Modern Legends about Jesus (I): Was Jesus Married? Did He Have Children? | ||
* See [[Holy Grail]] -- [[Married Jesus]] -- [[Jesus Bloodline]] | * See [[Holy Grail]] -- [[Married Jesus]] -- [[Jesus Bloodline]] | ||
(14) | (14) -- Modern Legend about Jesus : Was Jesus a Member of a Secret Organization? Did Jesus visit India? Did He Survive the Crucifixion? | ||
* See [[Jesus Survival]] | * See [[Jesus Survival]] | ||
* See [[Jesus in India]] | * See [[Jesus in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:38, 6 May 2013
<<ATTENTION: WORK IN PROGRESS>>
Overview
The course focuses on the founder of Christianity, Jesus son of Joseph (Joshua bar-Yosef), as an historical character. By examining all extant historical sources (Jewish, Christian, and Pagan), the course offers a critical reconstruction of the major stages of the life and deeds of the prophet from Nazareth, from his birth under Herod the Great to his death and crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, within the diverse world of Second Temple Judaism.
History
Introduction
(1) -- Do we have any evidence from Jesus himself?
- See Relics of Jesus
(2) -- Did Jesus REALLY exist?
- See Jesus Myth Theory
- See Dionysius, Horus, Hercules, Orpheus
- See The God Who Wasn't There (2005 Flemming), documentary
- See The Pagan Christ (2007 Banks), documentary
- See Zeitgeist: The Movie (2008 Joseph), documentary
(3) -- Survey of Ancient Christian Sources
- See Jesus of Nazareth
- See Gospels
(4) -- The Historical Context--Jews and Romans
(5) -- Survey of Ancient Non-Christian Sources / The Contribution of Archaeology
(6) -- Jesus in Judaism and Islam
- See Jesus in Judaism
- See Jesus in Islam
(7) -- The Religious and Messianic Context of 1st-century Judaism
- See Sadducees / Pharisees (and Zealots) / Essenes (and Qumranites)
- See Messiah / Son of God / Son of David / Son of Man
PART I – The Ministry of Jesus
(1) -- The Precursor: John the Baptist
(2) -- The Death of John the Baptist / The Legend of Salome
- See: Beheading of John the Baptist, and Salome
(3) -- John the Baptist and Jesus.
- See Baptism of Jesus
Did John Recognize Jesus as the Messiah?
(4) -- The Beginnings of Jesus’ Ministry as a Miracle-Worker
(5) -- From Healer to Forgiver
- See Paralytic at Capernaum
- See Recruiting the Tax Collector
- See Jesus and the Adulteress
- See Lost Sheep
(6) -- The Announcer of the Kingdom of God / The Parables of the Kingdom
- See Prodigal Son
- See Workers in the Vineyard
(7) -- Where does the authority of Jesus come from? / The Heavenly Messiah
- See Question about Authority
- See Jesus and Beelzebul
- See Peter's Confession
- See Transfiguration of Jesus
(8) -- The Disciples and the Family
- See Hometown Rejection
- See Jesus' True Relatives
- See Would-be Followers of Jesus
- See Choosing of the Twelve
(9) -- Agreements and Controversies with the Pharisees
- See Great Commandment
- See Tradition of the Elders
- See Pharisee and the Publican
- See Question about the Son of David
- See also Pharisees and Pharisees (sources)
(10) -- Relation with the non-Jews (Gentiles)
- See Gerasene Demoniac
- See Canaanite Woman
- See Centurion's Servant
(11) -- Forgiveness. Good Works
- See Talents
- See Judgment of the Son of Man
- See Unforgiving Servant
(12) -- Moral Integrity
(13) -- Sharing of Goods
- See Rich Young Man
- See Rich Man and Lazarus
- See Zacchaeus
- See Feeding the Multitude
(14) -- Service, Love
PART II - The Passion of Jesus and Afterward
(1) -- Arrival at Jerusalem
(2) -- Teaching at the Temple
- See Two Sons and Wicked Husbandmen
- See Eschatological Discourse
(3) -- The Plot to Arrest Jesus
- See Plot to Kill Jesus
- See Anointing of Jesus
- See Betrayal of Judas
(4) -- Last Supper and Arrest of Jesus
- See Last Supper
- See Arrest of Jesus
(5) -- Jesus and the Jewish Authorities
- See Trial of Jesus before the High Priest
- See Peter's Denial
- See Annas and Caiaphas
(6) -- Jesus and the Romans
- See Trial of Jesus before Pilate
- See Pilate, Herod Antipas, and Barabbas
(7) -- The Death and Burial of Jesus. The Women, the Disciples, Joseph of Arimathea
Film: The Gospel According to Matthew (2:05-2:10), Jesus of Montreal (ch.13, 5m), The Last Temptation of Christ (ch.24, 5m)
(8) -- The Belief in the Resurrection
- See Burial of Jesus and Empty Tomb
- See Appearances of Jesus
- See Ascension of Jesus
- See Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
PART III - More Stories and Legends about Jesus
(9) -- The Infancy of Jesus according to Matthew
(10) -- The Infancy of Jesus according to Luke
(11) -- Ancient Legends about Jesus: More Stories about the Family and the Infancy of Jesus.
- See Joachim and Anne, Mary of Nazareth and Joseph of Nazareth
- See Birth of Mary -- Girlhood of Mary -- Presentation of Mary at the Temple - Marriage of Mary and Joseph
- See Childhood of Jesus / Childhood of John the Baptist
- See Protoevangelium of James, and Infancy Gospel of Thomas
(12) -- Later Gospels
- See Gospel of Judas
(13) -- Modern Legends about Jesus (I): Was Jesus Married? Did He Have Children?
- See Holy Grail -- Married Jesus -- Jesus Bloodline
(14) -- Modern Legend about Jesus : Was Jesus a Member of a Secret Organization? Did Jesus visit India? Did He Survive the Crucifixion?
- See Jesus Survival
- See Jesus in India