Uploaded: 02 Sep 2009 (17 years ago) · Shared: 04 May 2017
Duration: 52:29
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In this insightful lecture from the Introduction to New Testament course, Professor Dale Martin explores the complex narratives surrounding the life of Prophet Jesus , highlighting the contradictions and historical challenges within the New Testament. Discover how scholars use rigorous methods, such as multiple attestations and dissimilarity to theological biases, to construct a more accurate picture of the 'historical Jesus.' This lecture delves into the early history of Christianity, providing valuable insights for followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of faith and historical research. Join Professor Martin as he navigates through the theological and historical intricacies of the New Testament, offering a deeper understanding of one of the most influential figures in religious history.
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Who is Christine Hayes? (MEMBER OF Yale University)Christine Hayes is the Robert F and Patricia Ross Weis Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University. She is former Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, and one of the foremost American academics focusing on talmudic-midrashic studies and Classical Judaica. Hayes received her B.A. summa cum laude in The Study of Religion from Harvard University in 1984. She subsequently received an M.A. with distinction from the University of California, Berkeley in 1988 which included a year of graduate work at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She received her PhD. in Talmudic and Judaic Studies (Department of Near Eastern Studies) from the University of California, Berkeley in 1993.
What is New Testament?The New Testament is the second part of the Christian biblical canon. The first part being the Old Testament, based on the Hebrew Bible. The New Testament discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity. Christians regard both the Old and New Testaments together as sacred scripture. The New Testament (in whole or in part) has frequently accompanied the spread of Christianity around the world. It reflects and serves as a source for Christian theology and morality.
Who is Dale Martin? (MEMBER OF Yale University)Dale Martin (born 1954) is an American New Testament scholar. He is Woolsey Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University. He has degrees from Abilene Christian University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Yale. Martin previously taught at Rhodes College and Duke University. Martin was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2009.
