Data Over Dogma

Episode 48: Jesus in History with Helen Bond

Mar 4, 2024

Explore the historical Jesus with Helen Bond, including his countercultural message and changes in teachings. Discover the roles of women in early Christianity and their contributions. Dive into the impact of the end times on relationships and asceticism, contrasting historical views with modern interpretations.

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Helen Bond

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Quick takeaways

In early Christianity, women played key leadership roles, often overlooked in the male-centric texts.

Different Christian groups allowed women diverse leadership roles, challenging traditional gender norms.

Later Christian texts show a shift towards patriarchal structures, limiting women's roles and visibility.

Deep dives

Women's Crucial Role in Early Christianity

Women played a significant yet often overlooked role in the early Christian movement, being actively involved in various capacities. The gospels, though focusing on male figures, subtly hint at the presence of influential women within the movement. Evidence from texts like Romans 16 showcases women holding leadership titles and being instrumental in the early church.

Introduction

2min

Uncovering the Historical Jesus

16min

Comparing Jesus to Other Prophetic Figures in History

3min

Convenient Meal Service and Listener Survey with Gift Card Incentive

2min

Understanding Audience and Asceticism in Christianity

2min

Exploring the End Times Influence

17min

Women's Role in Early Christianity

18min

End of Episode Gratitude and Patreon Promotion with 90s Nostalgia Banter

3min

What do we know about Jesus? Not the character who is the subject of the Christian Bible, but the actual historical figure? Who was that person? What can we know about him? Do scholars even believe that he actually existed? This week, we welcome Helen Bond to walk us through the actual history, or as much of it as we can piece together.

On another just as fascinating front, we'll talk to Dr. Bond about the women of the New Testament. Did Jesus have female disciples (beyond his mom and Mary Magdalene)? Who were they? Did they fill important rolls in early Christianity? And if they were there, why weren't they included more in the text?

For more Helen, check out the Biblical Time Machine podcast!

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