Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Did Jesus Think He Was the Messiah?
Mar 19, 2024
Exploring the debate on whether Jesus claimed to be the Messiah during his lifetime, the evolution of the term 'Messiah', the complex relationship between Peter and Paul, the influence of Greco-Roman traditions on Christian theology, and the disciples' changing view of Jesus as the Messiah.
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- Jesus' followers referred to him as the Messiah even though he didn't align with traditional messianic expectations, leading to a redefinition of the role post-death.
- The term 'Gehenna' in the Gospels was mistranslated as 'hell', distorting its original meaning as a place of desolation and dishonor near Jerusalem.
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Influence of Greek and Roman Traditions on Early Christianity
Greek and Roman religions, traditions, and philosophies had a significant influence on the development of Christian theological constructs. Stories of semi-divine beings in Greek and Roman religions impacted the portrayal of Jesus in the Gospels. Additionally, Greek metaphysical categories influenced the theological debates in the fourth and fifth centuries.
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