In the earliest Christian movement, there were actually many different writings circulated, and many traditions about the sayings of Jesus. Some of the leaders were concerned to say, "Well, which of ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christy Cobb, University of Denver (THE CONVERSATION) Of Jesus’ 12 disciples, Saint ...
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How the New Testament took shape over centuries

This video traces the development of Christian scriptures from oral teaching to a fixed New Testament, clarifying why textual boundaries shape doctrine and practice. It examines the New Testament ...
If anything, the historical details are even messier than Susan Lim’s new account allows. What does history have to do with faith? Everything. As Paul attests in 1 Corinthians 15, Christ died. He was ...
(The Conversation) — ‘Apocrypha’ means ‘hidden’ in Greek, but it is often used to describe texts that are outside the official biblical canon. (The Conversation) — Of Jesus’ 12 disciples, Saint Peter ...
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