Data Over Dogma

Episode 50: Easter and the Undead

Mar 18, 2024

Exploring the Easter holiday timeline and resurrection beliefs, the hosts dive into the historical discrepancies surrounding the Holy Week events. From the anointing of Jesus' feet to the crucifixion accounts, they analyze the evolution of beliefs in the New Testament, challenging traditional narratives. Delve into the complexities of the Easter story and unravel the misconceptions surrounding Jesus's last days in Jerusalem.

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Quick takeaways

The concept of resurrection in Judaism evolved over time with hints from Daniel and Ezekiel, leading to diverse interpretations within the New Testament texts.

New Testament authors held conflicting views on resurrection and post-mortem punishments, requiring later consolidation and harmonization for intellectual acceptance in Greco-Roman society.

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Development of Resurrection Concept in New Testament

The concept of resurrection was developing in Greco-Roman period Judaism leading up to the New Testament. While the Hebrew Bible did not explicitly mention physical resurrection, hints from Daniel and Ezekiel contributed. Second Maccabees 7, a mid-2nd century BCE text, hinted at a better resurrection. Jesus, as the first fruits of the resurrection, spurred the further development of this concept within the New Testament, with various interpretations and understandings emerging in the texts.

Introduction

2min

Unraveling the Easter Holiday

9min

Anointing of Jesus' Feet by Mary in Bethany

5min

Exploring the Versatility of Ointment and Palm Sunday Celebration

2min

Analyzing Timeline Discrepancies of a Significant Event in the Gospels

2min

Exploring Jesus' Last Days in Bethany and Jerusalem

18min

Discrepancies in Crucifixion Accounts

19min

Evolution of New Testament Beliefs

4min

It's time for bunnies and chocolate, and recounting stories of brutal murder! For Christians around the world, Holy Week is an incredibly important time. But how well do you actually know the good, the bad, and the ugly of the last days of Jesus? But also... they weren't the last days, were they?

This week, we're going through the Holy Week timeline and events to get some perspective on it all. Then, it's all about re-enlivening. Where did the idea of resurrection come from? What's its history? And did ancient Jewish people think of it the way we do now?

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