Craig Blomberg

Leading New Testament scholar, Dr. Craig Blomberg, discusses the development of Jesus scholarship and new trends in research. Topics include the distinction between the real, canonical, and historical Jesus, the controversial Jesus seminar, discoveries about the gospel of John, and exploring Jesus' psychological state in scholarship.

Dr. Craig Blomberg, a renowned biblical scholar, critiques Brian Simmons' Passion Translation of 1 Corinthians. He highlights significant inaccuracies and questions the claims of divine insights accompanying the translation. The conversation tackles reinterpreting women's roles in Christianity and the implications of wealth disparities during the Lord's Supper. Blomberg discusses the impact of translational choices on understanding essential doctrines, emphasizing fidelity to original texts. He warns against the potential pitfalls of paraphrasing and the complexities involved in scriptural interpretation.