James Crossley

Professor specializing in religion and history, focusing on the English radical tradition and the historical Jesus. Currently works for the Centre for the Critical Study of Apocalyptic and Millenarian Movements and MF in Oslo, Norway.

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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 59min

[BEST OF] Jesus Christ: Historical Materialism, Class Conflict, and the Jesus Movement

James Crossley and Robert Myles join to explore Jesus through a historical materialist lens. Crossley, a professor of religion and history, illuminates socioeconomic dynamics of the early Jesus movement. Myles, a New Testament expert, discusses the complexities of the Gospels and their historical context. The duo tackles Jesus’ radical politics, his crucifixion, and the socio-economic landscape of his time. They highlight the movement's revolutionary elements and its evolution post-crucifixion, bridging Marxist theory with religious history for deeper insights.

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