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Introduction to the New Testament History and Literature

Dale B. Martin · Yale University

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About

This course provides a historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements in historical context, concentrating on the New Testament. Although theological themes will occupy much of our attention, the course does not attempt a theological appropriation of the New Testament as scripture. Rather, the importance of the New Testament and other early Christian documents as ancient literature and as sources for historical study will be emphasized. A central organizing theme of the course will focus on the differences within early Christianity (-ies).

Lectures

  1. Introduction: Why Study the New Testament? Lecture 1 · Audio
  2. From Stories to Canon Lecture 2 · Audio
  3. The Greco-Roman World Lecture 3 · Audio
  4. Judaism in the First Century Lecture 4 · Audio
  5. The New Testament as History Lecture 5 · Audio
  6. The Gospel of Mark Lecture 6 · Audio
  7. The Gospel of Matthew Lecture 7 · Audio
  8. The Gospel of Thomas Lecture 8 · Audio
  9. The Gospel of Luke Lecture 9 · Audio
  10. The Acts of the Apostles Lecture 10 · Audio
  11. Johannine Christianity: the Gospel Lecture 11 · Audio
  12. Johannine Christianity: the Letters Lecture 12 · Audio
  13. The Historical Jesus Lecture 13 · Audio
  14. Paul as Missionary Lecture 14 · Audio
  15. Paul as Pastor Lecture 15 · Audio
  16. Paul as Jewish Theologian Lecture 16 · Audio
  17. Paul's Disciples Lecture 17 · Audio
  18. Arguing with Paul? Lecture 18 · Audio
  19. The "Household" Paul: the Pastorals Lecture 19 · Audio
  20. The "Anti-household" Paul: Thecla Lecture 20 · Audio
  21. Interpreting Scripture: Hebrews Lecture 21 · Audio
  22. Interpreting Scripture: Medieval Interpretations Lecture 22 · Audio
  23. Apocalyptic and Resistance Lecture 23 · Audio
  24. Apocalyptic and Accommodation Lecture 24 · Audio
  25. Ecclesiastical Institutions: Unity, Martyrs, and Bishops Lecture 25 · Audio
  26. The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation Lecture 26 · Audio

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Institution
Yale University
Department
Religious Studies
Teacher
Dale B. Martin
Term
Spring 2009
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Subjects
Religion
Source
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Licence
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