Anti-Judaism in John 4
Who are "the Jews" in John's gospel? In this lecture segment, I explore the third option of how John's term "hoi Iudaioi" - "the Jews" can be read. I consider reading the term as "the world" the cosmos,...
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Anti-Judaism in John 5
In this segment of my lecture, I propose an experiment of reading the story of Lazarus' resurrection from the vantage point of Anti-Judaism where "the Jews" are just that, a straightforward reference to Jewish people in general. who are "the Jews" who mourned with the...
Anti-Judaism in John 6
As we go over John 11 verse by verse I explain what Jewish funerals were like in the first century, what people thought about the resurrection, why "the Jews" came, and stayed around for so long. I wonder what exactly caused Jesus to weep? Needless to say, this...
Passover Seder Traditions by BimBam
If you're heading to a Passover Seder, it helps to know a little bit about what to expect. This video explains the basics, from the props on the table to the songs people sing....
Mark Kinzer and N. T. Wright on the Meaning of Israel
Dr. Mark Kinzer is one of the most prominent Messianic Jewish theologians. And Dr. Wright is a very well-known author and theologian, a retired archbishop of the Church of England who authored a long list of theological books. This video is their discussion on the meaning of Israel in Pauline...
Conversion of Constantine
Historians have argued for centuries – in the face of contradictory primary sources – both about when and how the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and the nature and extent of his faith. Was he a convinced believer, brought to a new understanding of God and the world by his own...
The Proof of Isaiah The Prophet?
An ancient clay seal bearing King Hezekiah was found in Jerusalem in 2015. As a part of the same collection of seals revealed the name of Isaiah. Is this a seal of the famous prophet Isaiah a contemporary of King Hezekiah? If it is, then this is the first tangible...