Archive for October, 2011

Oral Traditional Structures In Narratives Of Jesus

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Modern scholars recognize that the Gospels were written decades or longer after the life of Jesus, developed as oral traditions before being written down. This makes sense, as Jesus himself was an oral presenter, not a writer; many of his narratives, particularly the parables, are excellent for remembering easily and reciting before a crowd. Living [...]

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Chreia Traditions And The Rhetorical Form Of Jesus’ Sayings

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Jesus asked rhetorical questions of his followers in many of his teachings. He used Chreia traditions to encourage them to think about how the Holy Spirit could work through them if they put their trust in God, instead of attempting to solve their problems themselves. When they put their trust in Jesus, they could feel [...]

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The Christ Conversation Today

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

There are a lot of things debated about Jesus Christ and there’s no shortage of historical films and documentaries on direct tv to prove it. We take a quick look at some of the most talked about aspects of Jesus’s life and what they mean today. Was Jesus White?: Perhaps one of the biggest questions [...]

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