Category: gospels
Luke
The Anointing of Jesus
Luke clearly structures his Sermon on the Plain in a way that challenges what people may have thought about what it means to be a servant of God. He begins the sermon with a very provocative statement, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are… Continue reading The Anointing of Jesus
Who Is Jesus?
Upcoming Forum on Jesus Jewish, Christian, and Muslim perspectives from Rabbi Jonathan Seidel, Richard Beswick and Yosef Wanly. What: “Who Is Jesus?” When: Wednesday, February 25, 7:00 PM Where: 180 PLC
Matthew
A Newly-Discovered Fragment of Mark?
A recent report by New Testament scholar Craig Evans argues that a team of archaeologists have discovered a fragment from the Gospel of Mark that was used to line the inside of an Egyptian mummy mask (see the image on the right). The scientists date the papyrus to about 80 CE, which would make the… Continue reading A Newly-Discovered Fragment of Mark?