university of oregon (winter 2015)
A frequent theme in the Gospel of Luke is bringing about new ideas, or perspectives on the people in the bible, and the persona and mission of Jesus. Luke begins his gospel with a woman playing a lead role in the birth narrative. This idea was introduced in Matthew chapter 1, but played a much… Continue reading Question 2: LUKE
When posing the question of how Mark’s story or interpretation of Jesus in his gospel confirms or denies whether or not Jesus was truly a divine man, there is much to consider. You first must look at the characteristics Mark depicts Jesus with. You also must understand what it meant to be a wise man in… Continue reading mark
In the book Scripting Jesus, L. Michael White dives into Paul’s first of two letters to the church of Corinth. White chooses to focus on Chapter 15, verses 3-7. These five verses are centered on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is formally known as the gospel. In Greek, the term is… Continue reading Death & Resurrection