Dr Patrick McMurray on his new book, Sacrifice, Brotherhood, and the Body: Abraham and the Nations in Romans
Today we are featuring a short interview with Dr Patrick McMurray, who recently published his University of Edinburgh PhD thesis with Fortress Academic.
Jesus’ Female Disciples: The New Evidence (Minerva Media, Channel Four)
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/jesus-female-disciples-the-new-evidence In this programme Helen Bond, Professor of Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, and Joan Taylor, Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King’s College London, search for evidence of Jesus’ female disciples and their legacy. The following resources are provided here for those who want to find out more […]
Joan Taylor and Helen Bond Talk: Mary Magdalene
There’s a new film about Mary Magdalene due out on 16 March in the UK. One of the historical consultants to the film, Professor Joan Taylor (King’s College, London), invited Professor Helen Bond to join her at a special preview for cast and crew at the Curzon Theatre in London. Hear their reactions to […]
Resurrection Roundtable (PT. 2)
In this second part of our “Resurrection” series, Professor’s Helen Bond and Larry Hurtado along with Dr. Sara Parvis sit down for a roundtable discussion on some contentious and riveting topics related to resurrection in the New Testament and early Christianity. *We do apologise for Professor Hurtado’s audio levels being low and hollow. We had […]
PT. 3: Professor Hurtado on “Destroyer of the gods”
In PT. 3, Professor Larry Hurtado defines and explains Christian “distinctives”. Also, be sure to pick up Professor Hurtado’s book, which is out today (Click here).
“Destroyer of the gods” Out Today
We want to congratulate Professor Larry Hurtado on his newest publication, “Destroyer of the gods.” Professor Hurtado’s book is out today, so be sure to pick up a copy (click here). Also, see parts 1 and 2 of our interview with Professor Hurtado where we discuss the contents of his book. Also, part 3 of […]
PT. 2: Professor Hurtado on “Destroyer of the gods”
In PT. 2, Professor Hurtado discusses the unique qualities of early Christians in the Roman world, and in particular shows how Christians were unique in relation to their Jewish counterpart.
Coming Autumn 2016
Please, help us here at CSCO to spread the word about this upcoming year. We look forward to stirring some fresh and interesting conversation about Christian origins through regular videos, blogs, and podcasts. Be sure to share our blog and social media sites with your friends.
Elaine Pagels on Revelation in Art, Music and Politics
Visions of the End – Public Lecture from Elaine Pagels of Princeton University on Saturday 30 April All welcome – lecture begins at 2:30 pm, Martin Hall, New College Wine reception to follow