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2022.
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From the Last Supper to the meeting with the high priest Caiaphas to the trial under Pontius Pilate, follow Jesus through his last days at key locations in Jerusalem. Reflect on the challenge of authorship of the Gospels. Who wrote them? Who were they writing for? What biases might they have introduced into the story?
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2022.
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The church calls Jesus the Son of God. Jesus called himself the Son of Man. But before he was either, he was a man in a particular time and place. Jean-Pierre rounds out this series by following Paul into Asia Minor and the spread of the Jesus movement into a world religion.
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2022.
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It is unclear from the Gospels whether there was a true conspiracy against Jesus, or whether he was a victim of unfortunate events. To tackle this issue, Jean-Pierre introduces you to the Sadducees; the Pharisees; the legal scribes; and Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee. See how they each would have viewed Jesus—and what made Jesus seem dangerous to them.
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2022.
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Begin your exploration by considering the diversity of Christianity today. With so many denominations around the world, what ties everyone together? What can a study of the historical figure of Jesus teach us? Let's go back 2,000 years to meet the "historical Jesus" through historical and archaeological records.
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2022.
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Imagine what it would have been like to be a young woman having a child out of wedlock, at that time. Reflect on what Joseph and Mary may have thought about their circumstances, and then see how those circumstances evolved into the mystery of the Virgin Mary. Finally, consider how Jesus's birth lines up with biblical prophecies.
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2022.
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What can we know about Joseph the Carpenter and the Virgin Mary? Continue your study of Galilee to see what the life of Jesus's parents would have been like. In all probability, Joseph would have been a farmer, as well as a tradesman laboring on public works projects throughout the region.
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2022.
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Continue your exploration of Jesus's ministry with a deep dive into his miracles. After reviewing how the miracles align Jesus with Hebrew Bible prophets such as Elisha, you will reflect on the sick, malnourished world of Galilee in the first century. Consider a few scientific explanations for Jesus's supernatural acts.
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2022.
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Round out your study of Jesus's ministry by following him south to Jerusalem. By then, he had widened his preaching to include gentiles, and he perhaps hoped to reach a large audience in Jerusalem. What he found, however, was a Temple corrupted by sacrifices and money changers.
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2022.
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Perhaps the apex of Jesus's ministry is the Sermon on the Mount. Explicating this great sermon offers insight into the way Jesus, possibly, was working to reform Judaism through a grassroots movement. Trace the phases of his ministry, from roaming near Capernaum to sailing around the Sea of Galilee.
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2022.
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Move from the historical Jesus—a man gruesomely crucified—to a religious movement. After witnessing Jesus's final days, shift your attention to the apostle Paul, the man whose evangelism created the Christian religion as he spread the word throughout the Roman Empire.
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2022.
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After the death of John the Baptist, Jesus began his ministry in earnest. Using the words of the Gospels, as well as the histories of Josephus, you will compare Jesus's message with the apocalyptic screeds of John the Baptist. See what Jesus's ministry looked like, from traveling around Galilee to performing exorcisms and miracles.
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2022.
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To understand the life and times of Jesus, you must first understand the world of the Roman Empire. After surveying the big-picture story of Rome, Jean-Pierre zooms in on the historical circumstances of Galilee, which included onerous taxation, hungry citizens, and something of a police state under Herod.
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2022.
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The New Testament Gospels say little about Jesus's upbringing, but a look at the political world offers clues as to what his childhood may have been like. As you will learn here, the kingdom of Judea suffered revolts and civil wars after King Herod's death. Get to know the fervor and zealotry of the times.
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2022.
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English
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The political fervor of the era helps explain the story of John the Baptist, a preacher who represented a threat to the power structure. Examine the administration of Pontius Pilate, the way tax collectors tapped into the Temple treasury, and the rebellious message of John the Baptist.
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2022.
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English
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At some point, we know Jesus became a rabbi, but where did he get his education? Leaning on evidence from history recorded in the Jewish Mishnah, Jean-Pierre speculates about the philosophies Jesus may have studied, his possible relationship with his family, and the influence of the Greco-Roman world on Galilee.
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We are excited to introduce you to our book, "Sanatana Dharma: Exploring the Eternal Path." If you have been seeking a deeper understanding of life's purpose, spirituality, and the timeless wisdom of ancient Indian traditions, this book is for you.Sanatana Dharma, often referred to as the Eternal Way of Life, encapsulates the profound teachings and practices that have guided humanity for centuries. In this book, we embark on a transformative journey,...
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Get the Summary of Erik Sass's The Mental Floss History of the World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Mental Floss History of the World" by Erik Sass provides a sweeping overview of human history, from the earliest nomadic groups to the complexities of the modern world. It traces the development of agriculture, the rise of cities and empires, and the evolution of societies and religions. The book delves into...
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Get the Summary of Stefanie Caponi's Guided Tarot in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Guided Tarot: A Beginner's Guide to Card Meanings, Spreads, and Intuitive Exercises for Seamless Readings" by Stefanie Caponi is a comprehensive resource for those embarking on the journey of tarot reading. The book emphasizes tarot as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual connection rather than mere fortune-telling....
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There is a spiritual war taking place in our world. And this war is being battled for our souls.A war between Good and Evil.The author is convinced that no matter how many evils the children of darkness continue to create and invent to dominate humanity in this world, the true battle that will decide if we are affected or not individually and with our closest families by all this maelstrom of evil, is the battle that we must individually fight against...
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Get the Summary of Simon Winchester's Knowing What We Know in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Simon Winchester's book "Knowing What We Know" explores the evolution of knowledge transmission from ancient times to the modern era. It begins with the story of Shukla Bose, who transformed from a hotel executive to an educator, providing free education to impoverished children in Bengaluru, India. The book examines the...
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