18min chapter

Homebrewed Christianity cover image

Mythologizing Jesus with Dennis MacDonald

Homebrewed Christianity

CHAPTER

Reimagining Jesus: Gospels and Greco-Roman Influence

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between the Gospel of Mark and the hypothetical Q source, analyzing how these texts shaped early Christian narratives. It discusses the connections between the Gospel writers, particularly Matthew and Luke's integration of Mark with the Q document, and highlights the influence of Greco-Roman storytelling on the portrayal of Jesus. Ultimately, it emphasizes the transformative impact of these narratives on the early Christian identity and the community's understanding of Jesus as a heroic figure.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode