I regard the twenty-fifth anniversary of David Flusser’s passing not solely as a day of loss, but also as the day that gave him to the world.
25 Years Since David Flusser’s Passing
Professor Serge Ruzer shares his recollections of Israeli scholar David Flusser on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death.
“They Know Not What They Do”: The History of a Dominical Saying
How Luke 23:34 became embroiled in the Church’s conflicted relationship with its Jewish Roots.
Sanctus and Gloria
Professor David Flusser investigates the Jewish background of the angel’s song to the shepherds, “Glory to God in the highest….”
Unearthed Treasures: English Versions of Previously Untranslated Flusser Articles
Check out these translations at WholeStones.org.
The Torah in the Sermon on the Mount
Neither in his personal conduct, nor in the Sermon on the Mount, did Jesus consider himself to be superior to the Torah’s commandments.
Jesus’ Temptation and Its Jewish Background
How Jewish tradition informs our understanding of the temptation narrative.
Teaching with Authority: The Development of Jesus’ Portrayal as a Teacher within the Synoptic Tradition
When Jesus’ teaching is falsely portrayed as entirely new, it obscures what in Jesus’ message is truly unique.
Further Corrections to Flusser’s Judaism of the Second Temple Period
Professor Flusser did not think that Paul wrote the Epistle to the Hebrews!
Corrections and Emendations to Flusser’s Judaism of the Second Temple Period
This blog collects all the mistakes we have noticed in the two-volume translation by Azzan Yadin of Flusser’s collection of essays, entitled Judaism of the Second Temple Period. We invite readers to submit any additional corrections they may have noticed.
David Flusser on the Historical Jesus: An Interview with Roy Blizzard
On the occasion of what would have been Prof. David Flusser’s 98th birthday (Sept. 15), we are pleased to share footage of an interview with Flusser on the historical Jesus that has recently come to light. The interview was conducted by Dr. Roy Blizzard as part of a television series entitled The Quest: In Search of the Jewish Jesus. In the interview Flusser discusses the language of Jesus, the importance of studying ancient Judaism of the Second Temple period for the understanding of Jesus’ message, and Jesus’ high self-awareness.
The Lindseys of Israel
This documentary, which was filmed in 1975, offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of Dr. Robert L. Lindsey.
Video Clip: Charlesworth on David Flusser
In this video James H. Charlesworth discusses the legacy of the late Professor David Flusser, who profoundly influenced the scholarly study of the historical Jesus.
The Gospel of John’s Jewish-Christian Source
In an important study entitled The Gospel of Signs, Robert Fortna correctly identified a Jewish-Christian source embedded in the Fourth Gospel. This article is based upon the conclusions of Fortna’s research and explores their significance. I will also point out additional evidence Fortna overlooked that clarifies the origins and intentions of the Jewish-Christian source embedded in the text of the Fourth Gospel.