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The Group Without A Name (Group 2)

The Life of Brian

This film is a critique of the followers of Jesus who created an entire religion based on the life of one man. …

11.17 McKnight

McKnight presents the idea that historical Jesus studies are both methodologically possible but theologically useless for the church. He follows this claim …

LeMarquand 11.15

LeMarquand believes that 3rd world scholarship about Jesus provides Western scholars with a critical perspective on their work. He also discusses four …

11.10 Latino Portrait of Jesus

Elizondo provides us with several pages about the history of his life and upbringing to setup his argument about identity and culture. He …

11/3 Horsley

Horsley believes that Jesus was a political revolutionary. He believed Jesus was responsible for the social revolution and establishing a community while God …

11/8 Moxnes

Analyzing place gives us a better cultural picture than just analyzing time. The third quest illustrates an interest in place because it …

Jesus of Montreal

Old Quest- difference of Jesus and Christ of faith. Actors research Jesus before play No Quest- Actors portraying what they wanted Third …

Allison – Jesus, an apocalyptic prophet

Five arguments of Allison resurrection – eschatological sign early followers – eschatological climax is near, because Jesus’ teachings were eschatological John the …

10.25 Jesus Seminar and Crossan

Jesus as a peasant Jewish Cynic: He wasn’t rich or royalty Contrast to what the Roman Imperial thought Jewish aspect highlights relationship …