Delve into the fascinating formation of the New Testament, exploring its roots in Second Temple literature and the vital role of Jesus. Discover the collaborative efforts behind the Gospels, with early eyewitness accounts shaping their narratives. Learn about Gaius, the connector of early Christianity, and his impact on community and literature. Uncover the significance of Paul's letters and how they influenced early Christian beliefs. The discussion also touches on differing views of biblical canon across traditions, providing insights into the divine and human elements in Scripture.
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New Testament Centers on Jesus
The New Testament revolves entirely around Jesus as the Messiah and risen Lord.
It is seen as the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures, not a separate or random text.
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Luke’s Gospel Builds on Eyewitnesses
Luke's gospel was written using existing accounts from eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
He arranged these events orderly to help readers grow in confidence about Jesus as the fulfillment.
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Collaborative Gospel Authorship
The Gospel of John credits a community ('we') around the beloved disciple as the source of the testimony.
This shows the gospels were highly collaborative, not solo projects.
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The formation and significance of the Christian biblical canon
A Study in Text, Ritual and Interpretation
Tomas Bokedal
Tomas Bokedal's 'The Formation and Significance of the Christian Biblical Canon' investigates the complex processes through which the Christian biblical canon was formed and the significance of this formation. The study examines the textual, ritual, and interpretative dimensions of the canon's development. It looks at the ways in which early Christian communities used and understood the texts that would eventually become part of the New Testament. Bokedal analyzes the role of various factors, such as liturgical practices, theological debates, and social contexts, in shaping the canon. He argues that the canon was not simply a collection of texts but a dynamic and evolving entity that reflected the beliefs and practices of the early church.
The Didache
The Didache
Kirsopp Lake
CrossReach Publications
The Didache, or "Teaching of the Twelve Apostles," is an early Christian text offering instructions on Christian life and practice. It's believed to have been written in the 1st or 2nd century AD. The Didache provides guidance on baptism, Eucharist, and moral conduct. It emphasizes ethical behavior, including instructions on fasting and prayer. Its significance lies in its glimpse into the early church's practices and beliefs.
Jesus and the Eyewitnesses
Richard Bauckham
Dans "Jesus and the Eyewitnesses", Richard Bauckham soutient que les récits évangéliques reposent sur des témoignages directs de témoins oculaires. Il examine les personnages secondaires nommés dans les évangiles, les procédés littéraires utilisés par les auteurs, et la concordance des noms avec les données démographiques de la Palestine de l'époque. Bauckham réfute l'hypothèse d'une transmission anonyme et collective des traditions, proposant un modèle où des leaders individuels, ayant côtoyé Jésus, ont joué un rôle crucial dans la transmission des récits. Son ouvrage a suscité de nombreux débats dans le milieu académique, remettant en question les interprétations traditionnelles des évangiles. L'approche de Bauckham offre une nouvelle perspective sur l'historicité des évangiles.
How the Bible Was Formed E4 — In the last three episodes of this short series, we focused on the formation of the Hebrew Bible, or the Old Testament. We also talked about other works of literature from the Second Temple period, known collectively as the Deuterocanon or Apocrypha. Today, we’ll finally explore yet another collection of Second Temple literature that was formed around the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus—the New Testament. In this episode, Jon and Tim look at the people in the early Jesus movement who wrote, collected, and distributed these biographies about Jesus and letters to churches across the Roman Empire.
CHAPTERS
The Fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures (0:00-13:51)
What the Gospels Are and How They Came to Be (13:51-25:42)
The Crew Who Shaped the New Testament (25:42-47:19)
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“at the pictures” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin
“little adventures” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin
“Church Pew ft. Oly.Lo, WISDM-02” by Lofi Sunday
“Yo-05” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick
BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.
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