The basis of Christian antimilitarism was the influence of Jesus’ teaching and character as emphasized and interpreted by the early Church.
‘We Hear the Christmas Angels’: Origins of Extra-Canonical Traditions in Familiar Carols
Some of the most vivid details in Christmas carols that describe Jesus’ birth cannot be found in the canonical texts.
The Lord’s Supper and the Passover Seder: How Are They Connected?
The two elements of the Lord’s Supper (bread and wine) are those least distinctive to the Passover meal.
Renewed Covenant and Jeremiah’s New Covenant in Second Temple Judaism and Jesus’ Movement
The complete 2006 lecture is now accessible to JP users. View now!
Feast of the Circumcision (New Year’s Day)
The first of January is the day on which (some) Christians celebrate the circumcision and naming of Jesus.
Matthew 1:1-25: In the Year of Jubilee?
The genealogies of Matthew and Luke reflect diverging Jewish opinions about the time for the advent of the redeemer.
Character Profile: Cornelius the Centurion
The baptism of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, provoked controversy among the Jewish followers of Jesus. In this video Marc Turnage examines the figure of Cornelius, his role in the Book of Acts, and his place in first-century Jewish society.
Choosing the Twelve
One day Yeshua called his disciples together and chose twelve of them to be his emissaries to Israel. Their names were Shimon Petros and Andrai (his brother), Yaakov, Yohanan, Pelipah, Talmai’s son, Matai, Tomah, Yaakov Halfi’s son, zealous Shimon, Yehudah Yaakov’s son, and Yehudah from Keriyot, who was a traitor.
Character Profile: Rabban Gamliel the Elder
The ancient Jewish sage Rabban Gamliel is mentioned not only in rabbinic literature, but also twice in the New Testament. Marc Turnage introduces us to this important figure in the history of Judaism and Christianity.
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.