History Extra podcast Will the real Jesus please stand up?
Mar 20, 2024
Early Christianity was filled with diverse and conflicting narratives about Jesus, including alternative versions of his life and personality. The podcast delves into the various beliefs and controversies surrounding Jesus' birth, the cult of the Virgin Mary, and the evolution of Christianity in the Roman Empire amidst competition from other religions. It also explores the reception of apocryphal gospels in early Christianity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Differing Beliefs and the Proto-Ivangelium of James
03:49 • 3min
The Gospel Story of Mary's Virginity and its Historical Impact
06:24 • 2min
The Evolution of Christianity in the Roman Empire
08:43 • 14min
Exploring the Controversial Reception of Apocryphal Gospels
23:12 • 3min