History in the Bible 2.60 An Epilogue and a Prologue: Season Two Finale
Aug 9, 2020
In this finale, Garry discusses pivotal developments in Second Temple Judaism. He delves into the Greek New Testament's significance and debates surrounding its translations. The shift from scattered early Jesus movements to an organized church structure manifests by 160 CE. He also highlights early figures like Clement and Ignatius, as well as the profound impacts of the Jewish revolts and the Temple's destruction on both Judaism and Christianity. Season three promises an exploration of their intertwined histories during a tumultuous time.
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Host's Humble Confession
- Garry Stevens admits he is a populariser who hasn't studied biblical languages or taken formal courses in biblical studies.
- He frames himself as a buff who enjoys presenting others' scholarship with personality and admitted partiality.
Why Scholars Use the NA Greek Text
- The Novum Testamentum Graecum (NA) is the standard eclectic critical Greek New Testament used by most churches and translations.
- It compiles readings from many manuscripts and underlies nearly every modern English New Testament translation.
Pick A Translation Deliberately
- Choose an English translation that fits your needs; Garry prefers the New Revised Standard Version for balanced literal and readable translation.
- He uses the NRSV for most comparisons and recommends it for study and academic quoting.
