Exploring Biblical Scholar Luke Timothy Johnson and Historical Jesus

The chapter delves into the works of biblical scholar Luke Timothy Johnson, focusing on his commentary approach towards Scripture that provides insights into text, language, and theology. It further explores the efforts of the Jesus Seminar in identifying the historical Jesus, contrasting it with the theological portrayal in the New Testament. The conversation also examines possessions, sharing goods, and the transition in religious influences from Jewish to Roman contexts in Luke's gospel and the Acts of the Apostles.