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Jesus’ Enemies in Jesus Films with Prof. Adele Reinhartz (Podcast)
Read more: Jesus’ Enemies in Jesus Films with Prof. Adele Reinhartz (Podcast)In this penultimate episode of our Jesus film series, we talk about the enemies of Jesus in Jesus films with Prof. Adele Reinhartz, who is Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa, and the author of a number of important studies on Jesus films and Bible films, including:…
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The Pharisees & Anti-Judaism with Prof. A. J. Levine (Podcast)
Read more: The Pharisees & Anti-Judaism with Prof. A. J. Levine (Podcast)In the second installment of our Christian Anti-Judaism series we discuss the Pharisees with Prof. Amy-Jill Levine, who is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies and Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary, as well as University Professor of New Testament Studies and Jewish Studies Emerita, Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies…
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Mark 1-14 is about the Eucharist: Part III of III
Read more: Mark 1-14 is about the Eucharist: Part III of IIIIn the Gospel According to St. Mark, Jesus introduces and institutes the Eucharist Feast in very few words: And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take, this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks…
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Jesus, Mr. Nice God
Read more: Jesus, Mr. Nice GodWas Jesus always nice? OK, so it’s not the deepest theological question we’ve ever tackled here at The Two Cities. But it’s an important one. Because, above all, the world expects Christians to be nice. Forget about holiness, evangelism and social justice. Just be nice. But if Christians bear any resemblance to Christ (and we…
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Echoes of the Old Testament in the New (Guest Post)
Read more: Echoes of the Old Testament in the New (Guest Post)I recently went to an Intervarsity meeting where we read the first half of Luke 18—the parable of the widow, and the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector. While everyone else read Luke, I was searching for the Old Testament parallel: what is Luke intending to echo in this story? The use of…
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Inside Out: Getting to the Heart of Habits and Traditions
Read more: Inside Out: Getting to the Heart of Habits and TraditionsFor those of you who enjoy the melodies and music of Broadway’s classic musicals, there is one that is surely near the top of your list, especially if you find your ear longing for a minor key – Fiddler on the Roof. It’s a favorite of mine, and when you look at its place as…