Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean » Podcast http://www.philipharland.com/Blog Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean houses my podcast, websites, blog, and publications, providing an entryway into social and religious life among Greeks, Romans, Jews, Christians, and others in the Roman empire. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:21:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Podcast 6.9: Judean Immigrant Associations, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2012/02/01/podcast-6-9-judean-immigrant-associations-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2012/02/01/podcast-6-9-judean-immigrant-associations-part-1/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:21:46 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=667 This episode introduces Judean (Jewish) associations or synagogues in the Greek cities of the Roman empire and begins to consider evidence in Josephus’ Judean Antiquities regarding the first century BCE.   This sets the stage for other episodes on the archeological and epigraphic evidence regarding Judean immigrant groups in the Roman era.  This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.9: Judean Immigrant Associations, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2012/02/01/podcast-6-9-judean-immigrant-associations-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 6.8: Phoenician Immigrant Associations, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2012/01/03/podcast-6-8-phoenician-immigrant-associations-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2012/01/03/podcast-6-8-phoenician-immigrant-associations-part-2/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:03:43 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=627 This episode continues the discussion of  Syrian or Phoenician ethnic groups or immigrant associations, moving into the Roman imperial period.  This includes a discussion of two inscriptions involving Israelites (or Samaritans) settled on Delos.  This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.8: Phoenician Immigrant Associations, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2012/01/03/podcast-6-8-phoenician-immigrant-associations-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 6.7: Phoenician Immigrant Associations, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/12/01/podcast-6-7-phoenician-immigrant-associations-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/12/01/podcast-6-7-phoenician-immigrant-associations-part-1/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:09:35 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=622 This episode involves a case study of Syrian or Phoenician ethnic associations in the ancient Mediterranean, preparing the way for a comparison with other immigrants from the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, especially Israelites and Judeans (Jews).  This episode deals primarily with the Hellenistic period in the second and first centuries BCE and the following episode continues on into the Roman imperial period.  This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.7: Phoenician Immigrant Associations, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/12/01/podcast-6-7-phoenician-immigrant-associations-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 6.6: Approaches to Studying Ethnic Associations and Identities http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/11/01/podcast-6-6-approaches-to-studying-ethnic-associations-and-identities/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/11/01/podcast-6-6-approaches-to-studying-ethnic-associations-and-identities/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:02:26 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=618 Here I discuss concepts of identity, assimilation, and other sociological and anthropological tools for studying immigrant groups or ethnic associations in the ancient context, preparing the way for an investigation of Phoenician, Judean, and other immigrant groups or cultural minorities. This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.6: Approaches to Studying Ethnic Associations and Identities (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/11/01/podcast-6-6-approaches-to-studying-ethnic-associations-and-identities/feed/ 0 Podcast 6.5: Associations and the Roman Empire http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/10/01/podcast-6-5-associations-and-the-roman-empire/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/10/01/podcast-6-5-associations-and-the-roman-empire/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:25:18 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=614 Here I discuss the relation between associations and the Roman empire, including Roman authorities and the emperors. This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.5: Associations and the Roman Empire (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/10/01/podcast-6-5-associations-and-the-roman-empire/feed/ 1 Podcast 6.4: Associations and Greco-Roman Society – The City http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/09/04/podcast-6-4-associations-and-greco-roman-society-the-city/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/09/04/podcast-6-4-associations-and-greco-roman-society-the-city/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:58:48 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=610 Here I discuss the relation between associations and Greco-Roman society with a focus on the Greek polis or city.  This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.4: Associations and Greco-Roman Society – The City (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/09/04/podcast-6-4-associations-and-greco-roman-society-the-city/feed/ 2 Podcast 6.3: Judean and Christian Groups as Associations http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/06/01/podcast-6-3-judean-and-christian-groups-as-associations/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/06/01/podcast-6-3-judean-and-christian-groups-as-associations/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:03:28 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=586 Using Josephus and Philo as a starting point, here I discuss how Judeans (Jews), Christians, and others in the ancient world could express the identities of Judean synagogues and Christian congregations in terms of association-life. Although peculiar cultural minorities in some respects, Judean and Christian groups can be studied alongside other associations in the Greco-Roman world. This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.3: Judean and Christian Groups as Associations (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/06/01/podcast-6-3-judean-and-christian-groups-as-associations/feed/ 3 Podcast 6.2: Social, Religious, and Burial Activities of Associations http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/04/30/podcast-6-2-social-religious-and-burial-activities-of-associations/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/04/30/podcast-6-2-social-religious-and-burial-activities-of-associations/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 04:16:27 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=582 Here I explore the internal activities of associations, pointing to intertwined social, religious, and burial purposes that these groups served for their members.  We take a close look at one particular association devoted to the god Zeus and the goddess Agdistis at Philadelphia in Asia Minor (LSAM 20). This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.2: Social, Religious, and Burial Activities of Associations (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/04/30/podcast-6-2-social-religious-and-burial-activities-of-associations/feed/ 0 Podcast 6.1: Introduction to Associations in the Greco-Roman World http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/04/04/podcast-6-1-introduction-to-associations-in-the-greco-roman-world/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/04/04/podcast-6-1-introduction-to-associations-in-the-greco-roman-world/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:03:23 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=578 In this first episode of the series, I discuss our evidence for associations and guilds in the Greco-Roman world and outline the various types of these groups, including family-based, occupation-based, cultic-based, and ethnic-based groups.  This is part of series 6 (Associations in the Greco-Roman World) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 6.1: Introduction to Associations in the Greco-Roman World (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/04/04/podcast-6-1-introduction-to-associations-in-the-greco-roman-world/feed/ 0 Podcast 5.15: Jesus as a Messianic King? http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/03/01/podcast-5-15-jesus-as-a-messianic-king/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/03/01/podcast-5-15-jesus-as-a-messianic-king/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:32:00 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=473 Here I discuss first-century Judean concepts relating to an anointed one, or messiah, particularly a kingly messiah, and discuss contemporary figures who were viewed as kings. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.14: Jesus as a Messianic King? (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/03/01/podcast-5-15-jesus-as-a-messianic-king/feed/ 3 Podcast 5.14: Jesus as Prophet http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/02/01/podcast-5-14-jesus-as-prophet/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/02/01/podcast-5-14-jesus-as-prophet/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:58:56 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=392 Here I discuss first-century Judean concepts of the prophet and place Jesus within the context of other contemporary figures who were viewed as prophets. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/02/01/podcast-5-14-jesus-as-prophet/feed/ 0 Podcast 5.13: Jesus as Healer and Exorcist http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/01/01/podcast-5-13-jesus-as-healer-and-exorcist/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/01/01/podcast-5-13-jesus-as-healer-and-exorcist/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:59:05 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=391 Here I investigate the historical Jesus within the context of contemporaries who were viewed as healers and exorcists in Galilee and Judea. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.13: Jesus as Healer and Exorcist (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2011/01/01/podcast-5-13-jesus-as-healer-and-exorcist/feed/ 1 Podcast 5.12: Jesus as Teacher, part 2: Present or Future Kingdom? http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/11/30/podcast-5-12-jesus-as-teacher-part-2-present-or-future-kingdom/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/11/30/podcast-5-12-jesus-as-teacher-part-2-present-or-future-kingdom/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:12:56 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=390 This is the second of two episodes that consider the historical Jesus in the role of teacher. Here I discuss evidence regarding Jesus’ conception of the “kingdom of God” and the scholarly debates regarding Jesus’ present or (imminent) future focus. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.12: Jesus as Teacher, part 2: Present or Future Kingdom? (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/11/30/podcast-5-12-jesus-as-teacher-part-2-present-or-future-kingdom/feed/ 2 Podcast 5.11: Jesus as Teacher, part 1 – Method and Content http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/11/01/podcast-5-11-jesus-as-teacher-part-1-method-and-content/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/11/01/podcast-5-11-jesus-as-teacher-part-1-method-and-content/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:09:58 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=389 This and the following episode consider the historical Jesus in the role of teacher. Here I discuss the form or method of his instruction, and begin to introduce the centrality of the “Kingdom of God” to his teachings.  This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.11: Jesus as Teacher, part 1: Method and Content (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/11/01/podcast-5-11-jesus-as-teacher-part-1-method-and-content/feed/ 6 Podcast 5.10: Jesus and his Mentor, John the Baptizer http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/10/01/podcast-5-10-jesus-and-his-mentor-john-the-baptizer/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/10/01/podcast-5-10-jesus-and-his-mentor-john-the-baptizer/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:18:04 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=388 Here I consider evidence from Josephus and the Gospels regarding John the Baptist and his importance for studying the historical Jesus. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.10: Jesus and his Mentor, John the Baptizer (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/10/01/podcast-5-10-jesus-and-his-mentor-john-the-baptizer/feed/ 4 Podcast 5.9: Jesus in the Context of Educated Groups and Leaders http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/06/13/podcast-5-9-jesus-in-the-context-of-educated-groups-and-leaders/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/06/13/podcast-5-9-jesus-in-the-context-of-educated-groups-and-leaders/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:01:50 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=387 In order to provide a context for Jesus in the role of a teacher, here I discuss contemporary educated Judean groups and leaders, including Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, and the Dead Sea sect. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.9: Jesus in the Context of Educated Groups and Leaders (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/06/13/podcast-5-9-jesus-in-the-context-of-educated-groups-and-leaders/feed/ 3 Podcast 5.8: Jesus, the Galilean and Judean http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/05/15/podcast-5-8-jesus-the-galilean-and-judean/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/05/15/podcast-5-8-jesus-the-galilean-and-judean/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 11:36:10 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=386 Here I discuss Jesus as a Galilean and a Judean.  I do so by looking at cultural life associated with the Jerusalem temple in the first century and the relations between cultures in Judea and Galilee. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.8: Jesus, the Galilean and Judean (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/05/15/podcast-5-8-jesus-the-galilean-and-judean/feed/ 2 Podcast 5.7: Jesus, Galilee, and Israelite History, part 2 – To the Time of Jesus http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/04/19/podcast-5-7-jesus-galilee-and-israelite-history-part-2-to-the-time-of-jesus/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/04/19/podcast-5-7-jesus-galilee-and-israelite-history-part-2-to-the-time-of-jesus/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:15:47 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=385 Here I continue to place Jesus and Galilee within the broader context of Israelite history. This episode works through the Hellenistic and Roman periods, including the time of Jesus, and finishes with a discussion of social and economic life in first century Galilee and Judea. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.7: Jesus, Galilee, and Israelite History, part 2 – To the Time of Jesus (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/04/19/podcast-5-7-jesus-galilee-and-israelite-history-part-2-to-the-time-of-jesus/feed/ 0 Podcast 5.6: Jesus, Galilee, and Israelite History, part 1 – Until the Second Temple http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/04/01/podcast-56-jesus-galilee-and-israelite-history-part-1-until-the-second-temple/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/04/01/podcast-56-jesus-galilee-and-israelite-history-part-1-until-the-second-temple/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:10:14 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=384 This and the following episode place Jesus and Galilee within the broader context of Israelite history. This episode begins with the Assyrian period (700s BCE) and concludes with the Persian period, with the construction of the second temple (ca. 500 BCE). This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.6: Jesus, Galilee, and Israelite History, part 1 – Until the Second Temple (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/04/01/podcast-56-jesus-galilee-and-israelite-history-part-1-until-the-second-temple/feed/ 1 Podcast 5.5: Scholarly Portraits of the Historical Jesus, part 2 (Sanders) http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/03/14/podcast-55-scholarly-portraits-of-the-historical-jesus-part-2-sanders/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/03/14/podcast-55-scholarly-portraits-of-the-historical-jesus-part-2-sanders/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:24:35 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=382 This is the second of two episodes that explore two contrasting scholarly portraits of the historical Jesus, those of John Dominic Crossan (Jesus as egalitarian peasant) and E.P. Sanders (Jesus as apocalyptic prophet). This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.5: Scholarly Portraits of the Historical Jesus, part 2 (Sanders) (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/03/14/podcast-55-scholarly-portraits-of-the-historical-jesus-part-2-sanders/feed/ 0 Podcast 5.4: Scholarly Portraits of the Historical Jesus, part 1 (Crossan) http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/03/01/podcast-54-scholarly-portraits-of-the-historical-jesus-part-1-crossan/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/03/01/podcast-54-scholarly-portraits-of-the-historical-jesus-part-1-crossan/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:23:03 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=381 This and the following episode explore two contrasting scholarly portraits of the historical Jesus, those of John Dominic Crossan (Jesus as egalitarian peasant) and E.P. Sanders (Jesus as apocalyptic prophet). This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.4: Scholarly Portraits of the Historical Jesus, part 1 (Crossan) (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/03/01/podcast-54-scholarly-portraits-of-the-historical-jesus-part-1-crossan/feed/ 0 Podcast 5.3: Studying the Historical Jesus – Sources and Problems, part 3 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/02/11/podcast-53-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-3/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/02/11/podcast-53-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-3/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:39:39 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=380 This episode is the final of three that introduce key historical sources and problems in reconstructing the life of a peasant from Galilee, the historical Jesus. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.3: Studying the Historical Jesus – Sources and Problems, part 3 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/02/11/podcast-53-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-3/feed/ 3 Podcast 5.2: Studying the Historical Jesus – Sources and Problems, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/02/02/podcast-52-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/02/02/podcast-52-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-2/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:16:58 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=379 This episode is the second of three that introduce key historical sources and problems in reconstructing the life of a peasant from Galilee, the historical Jesus. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 5.2: Studying the Historical Jesus – Sources and Problems, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/02/02/podcast-52-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-2/feed/ 1 Podcast 5.1: Studying the Historical Jesus – Sources and Problems, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/01/11/podcast-51-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/01/11/podcast-51-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-1/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:19:54 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=378 This episode is the first of three that introduce key historical sources and problems in reconstructing the life of a peasant from Galilee, the historical Jesus. This is part of series 5 (The Historical Jesus in Context) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2010/01/11/podcast-51-studying-the-historical-jesus-sources-and-problems-part-1/feed/ 4 Podcast 4.6: Honouring the Emperors as Gods http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/11/17/podcast-46-honouring-the-emperors-as-gods/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/11/17/podcast-46-honouring-the-emperors-as-gods/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:29:06 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=399 Here I explain emperor worship and the various types of honours for the emperors as gods, including imperial cults at the provincial, civic, and local levels in Asia Minor.  This is the final episode in series 4 (Honouring the Gods in the Roman Empire) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 4.6: Honouring the Emperors as Gods (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/11/17/podcast-46-honouring-the-emperors-as-gods/feed/ 0 Podcast 4.5: Justice from the Gods in Lydia http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/11/01/podcast-45-justice-from-the-gods-in-lydia/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/11/01/podcast-45-justice-from-the-gods-in-lydia/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:05:24 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=398 Here I discuss the active role of the gods in punishing transgressors by focusing on indigenous practices in the region of Lydia, particularly the propitiation or confession inscriptions.  This is part of series 4 (Honouring the Gods in the Roman Empire) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/11/01/podcast-45-justice-from-the-gods-in-lydia/feed/ 0 Podcast 4.4: Messages from the Gods – Apollo at Claros and Didyma http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/10/14/podcast-44-messages-from-the-gods-apollo-at-claros-and-didyma/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/10/14/podcast-44-messages-from-the-gods-apollo-at-claros-and-didyma/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:06:11 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=397 Here I discuss messages from the gods, or divination.  One way in which the gods were thought to communicate with individuals, groups, and communities was through oracles such as those of Apollo at Claros and Didyma.  This is part of series 4 (Honouring the Gods in the Roman Empire) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 4.4: Messages from the Gods – Apollo at Claros and Didyma (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/10/14/podcast-44-messages-from-the-gods-apollo-at-claros-and-didyma/feed/ 1 Podcast 4.3: Salvation from the Gods – Asklepios at Pergamon (Pergamum) http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/10/01/podcast-43-salvation-from-the-gods-asklepios-at-pergamon-pergamum/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/10/01/podcast-43-salvation-from-the-gods-asklepios-at-pergamon-pergamum/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:50:15 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=396 Here I discuss the way in which people in Roman times believed that gods saved them in their daily lives, focusing on the case of the healing sanctuary of Asklepios at Pergamon (Pergamum).  This is part of series 4 (Honouring the Gods in the Roman Empire) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 4.3: Salvation from the Gods – Asklepios at Pergamon (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/10/01/podcast-43-salvation-from-the-gods-asklepios-at-pergamon-pergamum/feed/ 0 Podcast 4.2: A City and Its Patron Deity – Artemis of Ephesus http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/14/podcast-42-a-city-and-its-patron-deity-artemis-of-ephesus/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/14/podcast-42-a-city-and-its-patron-deity-artemis-of-ephesus/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:34:24 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=395 Here I discuss civic cults in Asia Minor and Ephesus with a focus on the relationship between a city and its patron deity (in this case Artemis Ephesia).  This is part of series 4 (Honouring the Gods in the Roman Empire) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 4.2: A City and Its Patron Deity – Artemis of Ephesus (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/14/podcast-42-a-city-and-its-patron-deity-artemis-of-ephesus/feed/ 0 Podcast 4.1: Introduction to Honouring the Gods http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/01/podcast-41-introduction-to-honouring-the-gods/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/01/podcast-41-introduction-to-honouring-the-gods/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:41:08 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=394 This is the introductory episode for a series that explores the various ways in which people in the Roman empire, especially in Asia Minor, honoured and communicated with their gods.  This is part of series 4 (Honouring the Gods in the Roman Empire) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/09/01/podcast-41-introduction-to-honouring-the-gods/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.16: The Gospel of Mary – Secret Knowledge from the Ultimate Disciple http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/06/01/podcast-316-the-gospel-of-mary-secret-knowledge-from-the-ultimate-disciple/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/06/01/podcast-316-the-gospel-of-mary-secret-knowledge-from-the-ultimate-disciple/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:44:29 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=337 Here I discuss this dialogue gospel in which Mary Magdalene is presented as Jesus’ favourite disciple and the instructor of true knowledge. I explore notions of salvation in terms of the ascent of the soul, as well as the way in which this writing reflects struggles among different groups of Jesus-followers. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/06/01/podcast-316-the-gospel-of-mary-secret-knowledge-from-the-ultimate-disciple/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.15: The Gospel of Philip, part 2 – Ritual Enactments of Salvation http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/05/13/podcast-315-the-gospel-of-philip-part-2-ritual-enactments-of-salvation/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/05/13/podcast-315-the-gospel-of-philip-part-2-ritual-enactments-of-salvation/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 13:47:22 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=336 Here I finish the discussion of the Gospel of Philip by focusing on the way in which notions of salvation were enacted in the practices of the followers of Jesus who used this writing. In particular, rituals such as the “bridal chamber” illustrate the connections between sex (as a metaphor) and salvation in the mindset of this author. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.15: The Gospel of Philip, part 2 – Ritual Enactments of Salvation (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/05/13/podcast-315-the-gospel-of-philip-part-2-ritual-enactments-of-salvation/feed/ 1 Podcast 3.14: The Gospel of Philip, part 1 – Ideas of Salvation http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/05/03/podcast-314-the-gospel-of-philip-part-1-ideas-of-salvation/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/05/03/podcast-314-the-gospel-of-philip-part-1-ideas-of-salvation/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 01:42:25 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=335 Here I discuss the Gospel of Philip (perhaps best known in connection with the Da Vinci Code). This episode deals with the author’s worldview and ideas about the condition of humanity, preparing the way for a second episode on the practices and rituals that enacted salvation. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.14: The Gospel of Philip, part 1 – Ideas of Salvation (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/05/03/podcast-314-the-gospel-of-philip-part-1-ideas-of-salvation/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.13: The Wisdom of Jesus Christ and Middle Platonism http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/04/14/podcast-313-the-wisdom-of-jesus-christ-and-middle-platonism/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/04/14/podcast-313-the-wisdom-of-jesus-christ-and-middle-platonism/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:38:12 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=334 Here I use two related Nag Hammadi writings — Eugnostos the Blessed and The Sophia of Jesus Christ — as a window into forms of Christianity that were heavily influenced by Middle Platonic philosophy, particularly in regard to cosmology and the divine Triad. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/04/14/podcast-313-the-wisdom-of-jesus-christ-and-middle-platonism/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.12: Secret Book of John, part 2 – Salvation from the Material Realm http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/04/01/podcast-312-secret-book-of-john-part-2-salvation-from-the-material-realm/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/04/01/podcast-312-secret-book-of-john-part-2-salvation-from-the-material-realm/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:58:55 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=329 Here I continue to explain the worldview of the Apocryphon of John, particularly its notions regarding the material realm, the inferior creator god (demiurge), and salvation from this realm. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.12: Secret Book of John, part 2 – Salvation from the Material Realm (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/04/01/podcast-312-secret-book-of-john-part-2-salvation-from-the-material-realm/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.11: Secret Book of John, part 1 – The Spiritual Realm http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/03/12/podcast-311-secret-book-of-john-part-1-the-spiritual-realm/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/03/12/podcast-311-secret-book-of-john-part-1-the-spiritual-realm/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:22:26 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=328 Here I begin to explain the worldview of the Apocryphon of John, one of the Nag Hammadi writings (part 1 of 2). Like other writings in that collection, this author makes a clear distinction between the perfect spiritual realm, also known as the “fullness”, and an inferior material realm created by a jealous god or “ruler” (archon). In this episode I describe the perfect spiritual realm and the process of emanations from the perfect “Invisible Spirit” or “Father”. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/03/12/podcast-311-secret-book-of-john-part-1-the-spiritual-realm/feed/ 1 Podcast 3.10: Introducing Gnostic Worldviews http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/03/01/podcast-310-introducing-gnostic-worldviews/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/03/01/podcast-310-introducing-gnostic-worldviews/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:04:58 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=325 Here I set the stage for the study of specific Nag Hammadi and related writings by outlining in broad terms some common denominators in the worldviews traditionally labeled “gnostic”. This includes discussion of the Middle Platonic assumptions of many authors. I also deal with the importance of knowledge (gnosis) in the understanding of how salvation from the material realm, which was created by an inferior god, takes place. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/03/01/podcast-310-introducing-gnostic-worldviews/feed/ 1 Podcast 3.9: Marcionites and the Unknown God http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/02/15/podcast-39-marcionites-and-the-unknown-god/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/02/15/podcast-39-marcionites-and-the-unknown-god/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:40:23 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=324 Here I explore Marcionite forms of Christianity, which contrast significantly to the Judean forms discussed in the previous episode. Followers of Marcion believed that the legalistic God of the Hebrew Bible was to be distinguished from the loving, unknown Father-God who sent Jesus, and that Law was opposed to Gospel. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/02/15/podcast-39-marcionites-and-the-unknown-god/feed/ 2 Podcast 3.8: Jewish Followers of Jesus, part 2 – Pseudo-Clement http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/02/02/podcast-38-jewish-followers-of-jesus-part-2-pseudo-clement/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/02/02/podcast-38-jewish-followers-of-jesus-part-2-pseudo-clement/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:58:03 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=323 Here I continue to explore Jewish followers of Jesus by examining key passages in an apocryphal novel attributed to Clement of Rome, also known as the Pseudo-Clementine writings. In particular, an opening letter claiming to be written by Peter to James and the story of Peter’s debates with Simon Magus (a cipher for Paul) provide glimpses into struggles between Jewish followers of Jesus and others, including Pauline forms of Christianity. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.8: Jewish Followers of Jesus, part 2 – Pseudo-Clementine Writings (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/02/02/podcast-38-jewish-followers-of-jesus-part-2-pseudo-clement/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.7: Jewish Followers of Jesus, part 1 – Ebionites http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/01/15/podcast-37-jewish-followers-of-jesus-part-1-ebionites/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/01/15/podcast-37-jewish-followers-of-jesus-part-1-ebionites/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:51:15 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=322 Beginning with James the brother of Jesus and the Jerusalem church, here I trace evidence for Judean followers of Jesus and discuss their gradual marginalization. In particular, I focus attention on Jewish-Christian groups that the patristic sources (e.g. Irenaeus, Epiphanius) label “the Ebionites”, or “poor ones”. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/01/15/podcast-37-jewish-followers-of-jesus-part-1-ebionites/feed/ 1 Podcast 3.6: Sources for the Study of Diversity – Gnostic, Apocryphal, Patristic http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/01/05/podcast-36-sources-for-the-study-of-diversity-gnostic-apocryphal-patristic/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/01/05/podcast-36-sources-for-the-study-of-diversity-gnostic-apocryphal-patristic/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:32:50 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=321 Here I sketch out our main sources for the study of various Christian groups or “heresies” in the second and third centuries, including discussion of the early Christian Apocrypha, the Nag Hammadi writings (associated with “gnosticism”), and the Church Fathers. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.6: Sources for the Study of Diversity – Gnostic, Apocryphal, Patristic (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2009/01/05/podcast-36-sources-for-the-study-of-diversity-gnostic-apocryphal-patristic/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.5: Diversity in Asia Minor – A Regional Case Study http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/12/17/podcast-35-diversity-in-asia-minor-a-regional-case-study/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/12/17/podcast-35-diversity-in-asia-minor-a-regional-case-study/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:53:50 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=320 Here I use the region of Asia Minor (Turkey) as a case study that allows me to outline various strands and styles within Christianity in the first and second centuries. I then go on to outline our approach to studying the worldviews and practices of Christian groups and “heresies”. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/12/17/podcast-35-diversity-in-asia-minor-a-regional-case-study/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.4: Docetic and Judaizing Opponents of Ignatius, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/11/26/podcast-34-docetic-and-judaizing-opponents-of-ignatius-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/11/26/podcast-34-docetic-and-judaizing-opponents-of-ignatius-part-2/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:21:03 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=319 Here I discuss Ignatius’ Judaizing opponents, who advocated certain Jewish beliefs and practices. I also deal with Ignatius’ strategies in combating groups he considered heretical. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.4: Docetic and Judaizing Opponents of Ignatius, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/11/26/podcast-34-docetic-and-judaizing-opponents-of-ignatius-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.3: Docetic and Judaizing Opponents of Ignatius, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/11/04/podcast-33-docetic-and-judaizing-opponents-of-ignatius-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/11/04/podcast-33-docetic-and-judaizing-opponents-of-ignatius-part-1/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:31:57 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=318 There are two main groups of opponents combated by Ignatius of Antioch in his letters to followers of Jesus in Asia Minor: Docetic and Judaizing opponents (part 1 of 2). This episode introduces Ignatius (who wrote in the early second century) and explains the position of his docetic opponents, who thought that Jesus only appeared to be human when in fact he was a divine being. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.3: Docetic and ‘Judaizing’ Opponents of Ignatius, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/11/04/podcast-33-docetic-and-judaizing-opponents-of-ignatius-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 3.2: A Schism in John’s Community, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/10/16/podcast-32-a-schism-in-johns-community-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/10/16/podcast-32-a-schism-in-johns-community-part-2/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:46:55 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=317 Here I continue to consider the opponents in John’s epistles (part 2 of 2). These epistles provide evidence of an early Christian schism over how to view Jesus’ humanity. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/10/16/podcast-32-a-schism-in-johns-community-part-2/feed/ 1 Podcast 3.1: Introduction to Diversity – A Schism in John’s Community, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/09/29/podcast-31-introduction-to-diversity-a-schism-in-johns-community-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/09/29/podcast-31-introduction-to-diversity-a-schism-in-johns-community-part-1/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:34:07 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=316 Here I delve into the issue of diversity in early Christianity by using the opponents in John’s epistles as a starting point (part 1 of 2). These epistles provide evidence of an early Christian schism over how to view Jesus’ humanity. This is part of series 3 (“Diversity in Early Christianity: ‘Heresies’ and Struggles”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 3.1: Introduction to Diversity – A Schism in John’s Community, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/09/29/podcast-31-introduction-to-diversity-a-schism-in-johns-community-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.11: Hebrews’ Portrait of Jesus – Highpriest Melchizedek, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/09/13/podcast-211-hebrews-portrait-of-jesus-highpriest-melchizedek-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/09/13/podcast-211-hebrews-portrait-of-jesus-highpriest-melchizedek-part-2/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:14:03 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=333 Here I discuss the way in which the book of Hebrews portrays Jesus both as highpriest Melchizedek and once for all sacrifice (part 2 of 2). In particular, I explore the ways in which this author is saturated by the Hebrew scriptures and influenced by Platonic philosophy. This is the final episode in series 2 (“Early Christian Portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.11: Hebrews’ Portrait of Jesus – Highpriest Mechizedek, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/09/13/podcast-211-hebrews-portrait-of-jesus-highpriest-melchizedek-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.10: Hebrews’ Portrait of Jesus – Highpriest Melchizedek, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/08/27/podcast-210-hebrews-portrait-of-jesus-highpriest-melchizedek-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/08/27/podcast-210-hebrews-portrait-of-jesus-highpriest-melchizedek-part-1/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:06:26 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=332 Here I discuss the way in which the book of Hebrews portrays Jesus both as high-priest Melchizedek and once for all sacrifice (part 1 of 2). This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian Portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.10: Hebrews’ Portrait of Jesus – Highpriest Mechizedek, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/08/27/podcast-210-hebrews-portrait-of-jesus-highpriest-melchizedek-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.9: John’s Portrait of Jesus – Son and Word, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/27/podcast-29-johns-portrait-of-jesus-son-and-word-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/27/podcast-29-johns-portrait-of-jesus-son-and-word-part-2/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:03:49 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=306 Here I continue to discuss how the gospel of John portrays Jesus as both the Word of God and the Son sent by the Father (part 2 of 2).  This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian Portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.9: John’s Portrait of Jesus – Son and Word, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/27/podcast-29-johns-portrait-of-jesus-son-and-word-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.8: John’s Portrait of Jesus – Son and Word, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/14/podcast-28-johns-portrait-of-jesus-son-and-word-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/14/podcast-28-johns-portrait-of-jesus-son-and-word-part-1/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:04:40 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=305 Here I discuss how the gospel of John portrays Jesus as both the Word of God and the Son sent by the Father (part 1 of 2). I also deal with this gospel’s stress on the importance of “signs” pointing to Jesus’ identity and the way in which Jesus (“Lamb of God”) is viewed as a fulfillment of Jewish festivals, especially Passover. This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.8: John’s Portrait of Jesus – Son and Word, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/14/podcast-28-johns-portrait-of-jesus-son-and-word-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.7: Luke’s Portrait of Jesus – Prophet Elijah, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/08/podcast-27-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/08/podcast-27-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-2/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:41:38 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=308 Here I continue to discuss how the gospel of Luke portrays Jesus as a prophet like Elijah, which also entails presenting Jesus as a saviour to the poor and marginalized of society (part 1 of 2). This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.7: Luke’s Portrait of Jesus – Prophet Elijah, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/06/08/podcast-27-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.6: Luke’s Portrait of Jesus – Prophet Elijah, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/05/14/podcast-26-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/05/14/podcast-26-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-1/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 13:37:08 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/05/14/podcast-26-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-1/ Here I discuss how the gospel of Luke portrays Jesus as a prophet like Elijah, which also entails presenting Jesus as a saviour to the poor and marginalized of society (part 1 of 2). In this first part, I provide some important background for understanding this two volume work, Luke-Acts, both as ancient biography and as ancient history-writing. This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.6: Luke’s Portrait of Jesus – Prophet Elijah, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/05/14/podcast-26-lukes-portrait-of-jesus-prophet-elijah-part-1/feed/ 1 Podcast 2.5: Matthew’s portrait of Jesus – New Moses (part 2) http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/29/podcast-25-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/29/podcast-25-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-2/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:04:36 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/29/podcast-25-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-2/ Here I continue the discussion of Matthew’s portrait of Jesus as the new David and new Moses (part 2 of 2). I also delve into tensions between Matthew’s community and other groups of Jews or Judeans in the late first century. This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.5: Matthew’s portrait of Jesus – New Moses, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/29/podcast-25-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.4: Matthew’s portrait of Jesus – New Moses, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/12/podcast-24-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/12/podcast-24-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-1/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:45:04 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/12/podcast-24-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-1/ Here I discuss the Judean portrait of Jesus as the new David and new Moses in the Gospel of Matthew (part 1 of 2). This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.4: Matthew’s portrait of Jesus – New Moses, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/04/12/podcast-24-matthews-portrait-of-jesus-new-moses-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.3: Mark’s portrait of Jesus – Suffering Son, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/30/podcast-23-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/30/podcast-23-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-2/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:34:39 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/30/podcast-23-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-2/ This continues the discussion of how Jesus is portrayed in the narrative of the gospel of Mark, namely as the secretive and suffering Son of God (part 2 of 2). This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.3: Mark’s portrait of Jesus – Suffering Son, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/30/podcast-23-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.2: Mark’s portrait of Jesus – Suffering Son, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/11/podcast-22-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/11/podcast-22-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-1/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:13:25 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/11/podcast-22-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-1/ Here I consider how Jesus is portrayed in the narrative of the gospel of Mark, namely as the secretive and suffering Son of God (part 1 of 2). This is part of series 2 (“Early Christian portraits of Jesus”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 2.2: Mark’s portrait of Jesus – Suffering Son, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/03/11/podcast-22-marks-portrait-of-jesus-suffering-son-part-1/feed/ 0 Podcast 2.1: Introduction to Early Christian Portraits of Jesus http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/27/podcast-21-introduction-to-early-christian-portraits-of-jesus/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/27/podcast-21-introduction-to-early-christian-portraits-of-jesus/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:14:54 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=374 Here I discuss some introductory issues regarding the gospels, including their status as ancient biographies or portraits of Jesus and the literary relationships among the synoptic gospels (approx. 45 minutes). This sets the stage for an historical and literary study of portraits of Jesus in Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John, as well as the book of Hebrews. This episode is part of series two (“Early Christian Portraits of Jesus”) of the podcast.

Podcast 2.1: Introduction to Early Christian Portraits of Jesus (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/27/podcast-21-introduction-to-early-christian-portraits-of-jesus/feed/ 0 Podcast 1.12: Legacies of Paul – Women’s leadership, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/09/podcast-112-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-2-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/09/podcast-112-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-2-2/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:51:27 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/09/podcast-112-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-2-2/ This concludes the discussion of the Acts of Paul and Thecla in relation to the Pastoral epistles, addressing the ways in which Paul was used within debates about women’s leadership in second century groups of Jesus-followers. This is the final episode in series 1 (“Paul and his Communities”). Series 2 (beginning in March) will take an historical and literary look at “Early Christian Portraits of Jesus”, including the gospels.

Podcast 1.12: Legacies of Paul – Women and leadership, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here). approx 32 minutes
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/09/podcast-112-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-2-2/feed/ 4 Podcast 1.11: Legacies of Paul – Women’s leadership, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/01/podcast-111-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/01/podcast-111-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-1/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:29:46 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/01/podcast-111-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-1/ Here I look at legacies and interpretations of Paul after his death. In particular, I use several letters written in the name of Paul (the Pastoral epistles) and a novelistic story about Paul and a woman named Thecla (Acts of Paul and Thecla) as a window into debates about leadership of women in groups of Jesus-followers in the second century. This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.11: Legacies of Paul – Women and leadership, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/02/01/podcast-111-legacies-of-paul-womens-leadership-part-1/feed/ 1 Podcast 1.10: Paul’s response to the Romans http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/13/podcast-110-pauls-response-to-the-romans/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/13/podcast-110-pauls-response-to-the-romans/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:40:41 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/13/podcast-110-pauls-response-to-the-romans/ This episode considers Paul’s response to the ethnic divisions that existed among groups of Jesus-followers at Rome. Here I discuss Paul’s main arguments regarding the equally condemnable and equally save-able status of both Greeks (or Gentiles) and Judeans, as well as Paul’s view that “all Israel will be saved”. This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.10: Paul’s response to the Romans (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/13/podcast-110-pauls-response-to-the-romans/feed/ 0 Podcast 1.9: Paul and the situation at Rome http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/02/podcast-19-paul-and-the-situation-at-rome/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/02/podcast-19-paul-and-the-situation-at-rome/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:57:58 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/02/podcast-19-paul-and-the-situation-at-rome/ This episode looks at the situation at Rome in the mid-first century that led Paul to write the letter to the Romans, now in the New Testament. I delve into the purposes in Paul writing and his focus on what he sees as ethnic divisions between Greeks and Judeans in the groups of Jesus-followers. This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2008/01/02/podcast-19-paul-and-the-situation-at-rome/feed/ 2 Podcast 1.8: Paul’s response to the Galatians http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/17/podcast-18-pauls-response-to-the-galatians/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/17/podcast-18-pauls-response-to-the-galatians/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:33:28 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/17/podcast-18-pauls-response-to-the-galatians/ This second episode on Paul’s letter to the Galatians looks at Paul’s response to the situation involving opponents that were advocating circumcision. I discuss a plausible apocalyptic rationale for Paul’s notion that circumcision was not an entrance requirement for Gentiles to belong to the Jesus groups. In the process, I also begin to deal with Paul’s complicated positions regarding the Torah (the law) and its relation to non-Judeans (approx. 35 minutes). This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.8: Paul’s response to the Galatians (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/17/podcast-18-pauls-response-to-the-galatians/feed/ 5 Podcast 1.7: Paul and the situation in Galatia http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/06/podcast-17-paul-and-the-situation-in-galatia/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/06/podcast-17-paul-and-the-situation-in-galatia/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:24:01 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/06/podcast-17-paul-and-the-situation-in-galatia/ This episode looks at the situation in Galatia that led Paul to write his letter in the mid-first century. Here I explore the rationale of Paul’s opponents who advocated circumcision among Gentiles (non-Judeans) as a symbol of belonging to God’s people and an entrance requirement into this Jewish movement that considered Jesus the Messiah (approx. 25 minutes).  This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.7: Paul and the situation in Galatia (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/12/06/podcast-17-paul-and-the-situation-in-galatia/feed/ 2 Podcast 1.6: Paul and the followers of Jesus at Corinth, part 3 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/25/podcast-16-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-3/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/25/podcast-16-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-3/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:33:46 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/25/podcast-16-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-3/ This episode concludes the discussion of followers of Jesus at Corinth with a focus on Paul’s response to the situation (in 1 Corinthians). Here we see Paul’s education in Greco-Roman methods of rhetoric or argumentation. Paul’s arguments for unity and against divisions provide a clear example of deliberative rhetoric, comparable to political speeches by the likes of Dio Chrysostom. The use of the body metaphor in chapter 12 further confirms Paul’s employment of civic discourse (approx. 20 minutes). This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.6: Paul and the followers of Jesus at Corinth, part 3 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/25/podcast-16-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-3/feed/ 2 Podcast 1.5: Paul and the followers of Jesus at Corinth, part 2 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/15/podcast-15-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-2/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/15/podcast-15-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-2/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:37:33 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/?p=372 This fifth episode continues discussion of the situation at Corinth as reflected in chapters 6-15 of 1 Corinthians, dealing with problems that arose due to the socially superior position of some Corinthian Christians and the spiritually superior claims of others. This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast. (approx. 32 minutes).

Podcast 1.5: Paul and the followers of Jesus at Corinth, part 2 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/15/podcast-15-paul-and-the-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-2/feed/ 0 Podcast 1.4: Paul and the followers of Jesus at Corinth, part 1 http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/01/podcast-14-paul-and-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-1/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/01/podcast-14-paul-and-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-1/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:32:01 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/01/podcast-14-paul-and-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-1/ This fourth episode begins to look at the followers of Jesus at Corinth through Paul’s letter known as 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. After discussing the city of Corinth, I go on to consider the history of Paul’s interactions with these Christians, which was characterized by rocky relations. Then we delve into the situation among the Corinthians that led Paul to write his letter, primarily the issue of social and spiritual divisions within the Jesus groups at Corinth (in 1 Corinthians, chapters 1-4). This is the first of three episodes on 1 Corinthians (approx. 25 minutes).

This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.4: Paul and the followers of Jesus at Corinth, part 1 (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/11/01/podcast-14-paul-and-followers-of-jesus-at-corinth-part-1/feed/ 7 Podcast 1.3: Paul’s response to followers of Jesus at Thessalonica http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/19/podcast-13-pauls-response-to-followers-of-jesus-at-thessalonica/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/19/podcast-13-pauls-response-to-followers-of-jesus-at-thessalonica/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:25:46 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/19/podcast-13-pauls-response-to-followers-of-jesus-at-thessalonica/ This third episode looks at Paul’s response to followers of Jesus at Thessalonica, including his attempt to comfort these socially dislocated Christians, his use of familial language to build up their identity, and his use of praising (demonstrative) rhetoric. It also begins to consider Paul as an apocalyptic Judean (approx. 32 minutes). This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.3: Paul’s response to Jesus-followers at Thessalonica (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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]]> http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/19/podcast-13-pauls-response-to-followers-of-jesus-at-thessalonica/feed/ 0 Podcast 1.2: The Situation at Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians) http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/13/podcast-12-the-situation-at-thessalonica-1-thessalonians/ http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/13/podcast-12-the-situation-at-thessalonica-1-thessalonians/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:09:44 +0000 Phil Harland http://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2007/10/13/podcast-12-the-situation-at-thessalonica-1-thessalonians/ This second episode looks at the situation among followers of Jesus at Thessalonica in Macedonia in the mid-first century. Considering the ethnic and social makeup of the earliest Christians, this episode also discusses two main problems faced by these followers of Jesus: “afflictions” and the death of fellow-followers of Jesus. This prepares the way for episode three, which will look at how Paul responds to this situation in his letter, known as 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament (approx. 36 minutes). This episode is part of series one (“Paul and his Communities”) of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast.

Podcast 1.2: The Situation at Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians) (mp3; archive.org page with various downloading options here).
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