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The Gospel Masterclass: Understanding The Gospels as Literature
📜 Unveiling Tradition: Explore the fascinating origins of the canonical gospels, once shrouded in anonymity.
🔍 Beyond the Pages: Step into the shoes of ancient writers! Delve into the educational backgrounds and crafty skills behind these timeless texts.
This rigorously constructed course promises an immersive journey into the profound realm of the Gospels as literature, offering unprecedented insights and perspectives.
Gain early access to this enriching experience at a special discounted rate.
- 7 Lectures
- Explore the Profound Depths of the Literary Dimensions Within the Gospels
- Unlock the Mysteries of Gospel Authorship
- Uncover the Techniques and Shared Traditions that Molded the Gospel Narratives
- Discover How These Authors Influencers and Shaped Their Era's Literature and Thought
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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls
- 10 Lectures
- Explore the Ancient Texts
- Historical, Religious, and Cultural Context of the Late 2nd Temple and Early Roman Periods
- Analyze and Interpret the Dead Sea Scrolls Text
- Unlock the Mysteries of Early Christianity
- Delve into the Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Biblical Studies
- Discover Hidden Histories and Untold Stories of the Jewish Sect Behind the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Spiritual and Theological Currents that Shaped the Lives of Enigmatic Groups During the Late 2nd Temple Period
- Uncover Secrets Hidden Within the Scrolls that Help Decipher this Pivotal Era
- The Dead Sea Scrolls Group vs. the Jesus Movement
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Unforgettable Footprints Of The Pauline Legacy: Lasting Impacts Of Apostle Paul
- 8 Lectures
- Historical Insight - Beginnings and Development of Christianity
- Decode Apostle Paul's World
- Rich Philosophical and Cultural Context of the First-Century World
- Decipher Apostle Paul's Language
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Real Israelite Religions: Facts on the Ground and Propaganda in the Bible
- 18 Lectures
- Investigate Ancient Literature
- Critical Engagement With the Literary and Material Cultures of the Ancient Near East
- Useful Interpretative Tools For the Study of the Old Testament
- Fundamental Principles of Historical Critical Methods in Biblical Scholarship
NOTE: Students are encouraged to use Susan Niditch’s excellent, small book, Ancient Israelite Religion (New York: Oxford University Press, 1997) as a companion to the lectures, and also to follow through with extensive readings from the English Old Testament translation of their choice.
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Reading The Gospels With One Eye On Greek Poetry
- 18 Lectures
- Mimesis Criticism
- Methodological Criteria
- Literary Imitations of Greek Poetry in the Synoptic Gospels
NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to purchase Dr. Dennis R. MacDonald’s book titled, “Synopses of Epic, Tragedy, and the Gospels,” from Amazon, which will be used repeatedly and referenced throughout the entirety of the course.
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All of our courses include the following:
- Lifetime access to the course
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- bonus video lectures
- bonus interviews
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- quizzes
- fun exercises
- fundamental questions to deliberate
- lecture assignments
- reading assignments
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(Depending on the course, some of the live Q&A’s will allow you to actually have an opportunity to interact with the scholar directly.)
Every course is different so please check the sales page for each individual course to find a full list of what’s included in that particular course.
Our courses cater to individuals with an interest in diverse subjects such as:
- Biblical Studies
- Early Christianity
- The New Testament
- The Historical Jesus
- Greco-Roman Religion
- Biblical Archaeology
- Hermeneutics
- Gospel Studies
- Pauline Studies
- Dead Sea Scrolls
- Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels
- Historical Critical Method
- Q Source
- Reception History
- Religious Syncretism
- Ancient Egyptian History
- Mythology
- and more…
No matter your background, whether you’re an atheist, an agnostic, a conservative Christian, a progressive Christian, a skeptic, a humanist, a Jew, a pagan, a Muslim, or a mythicist, our courses offer valuable knowledge for all truth-seekers. Each course is thoughtfully designed to be accessible to the general public, regardless of scholarly or academic background.
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Our courses cater to individuals with an interest in diverse subjects such as:
- Biblical Studies
- Early Christianity
- The New Testament
- The Historical Jesus
- Greco-Roman Religion
- Biblical Archaeology
- Hermeneutics
- Gospel Studies
- Pauline Studies
- Dead Sea Scrolls
- Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels
- Historical Critical Method
- Q Source
- Reception History
- Religious Syncretism
- Ancient Egyptian History
- Mythology
- and more…
No matter your background, whether you’re an atheist, an agnostic, a conservative Christian, a progressive Christian, a skeptic, a humanist, a Jew, a pagan, a Muslim, or a mythicist, our courses offer valuable knowledge for all truth-seekers. Each course is thoughtfully designed to be accessible to the general public, regardless of scholarly or academic background.
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One of the primary benefits would be that the general public and non-scholars get an opportunity to learn directly from one of the top leading experts in the industry at an affordable cost.
A secondary benefit is the ability to learn at your own pace and on your own time, in the comfort of your home.