New Testament History and Literature with Dale B. Martin - Season 1 Episode 3 The Greco-Roman World

Name: New Testament History and Literature with Dale B. Martin
Genre: Documentary, Talk
Released: 02 Sep 2009
Rating: 10.00

2009-09-02 48 minutes.

10.00 1 votes

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1 Season 1 Sep 02, 2009

1 - 1

Introduction: Why Study the New Testament? Sep 02, 2009
1 - 2

From Stories to Canon Sep 02, 2009
1 - 3

The Greco-Roman World Sep 02, 2009
1 - 4

Judaism in the First Century Sep 02, 2009
1 - 5

The New Testament as History Sep 02, 2009
1 - 6

The Gospel of Mark Sep 02, 2009
1 - 7

The Gospel of Matthew Sep 02, 2009
1 - 8

The Gospel of Thomas Sep 02, 2009
1 - 9

The Gospel of Luke Sep 02, 2009
1 - 10

The Acts of the Apostles Sep 02, 2009
1 - 11

Johannine Christianity: The Gospel 92,407 views Sep 02, 2009
1 - 12

Johannine Christianity: The Letters Sep 02, 2009
1 - 13

The Historical Jesus Sep 02, 2009
1 - 14

Paul as Missionary Sep 02, 2009
1 - 15

Paul as Pastor Sep 02, 2009
1 - 16

Paul as Jewish Theologian Sep 02, 2009
1 - 17

Paul's Disciples Sep 02, 2009
1 - 18

Arguing with Paul? Sep 02, 2009
1 - 19

The "Household" Paul: The Pastorals Sep 02, 2009
1 - 20

The "Anti-household" Paul: Thecla Sep 02, 2009
1 - 21

Interpreting Scripture: Hebrews Sep 02, 2009
1 - 22

Interpreting Scripture: Medieval Interpretations Sep 02, 2009
1 - 23

Apocalyptic and Resistance Sep 02, 2009
1 - 24

Apocalyptic and Accommodation Sep 02, 2009
1 - 25

Ecclesiastical Institutions: Unity, Martyrs, and Bishops Sep 02, 2009
1 - 26

The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation Sep 02, 2009

Overview

Knowledge of historical context is crucial to understanding the New Testament. Alexander the Great, in his conquests, spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world. This would shape the structure of city-states, which would share characteristically Greek institutions, such as the gymnasium and the boule. This would also give rise to religious syncretism, that is, the mixing of different religions. The rise of the Romans would continue this trend of universalization of Greek ideals and religious tolerance, as well as implement the social structure of the Roman household. The Pax Romana, and the vast infrastructures of the Roman Empire, would facilitate the rapid spread of Christianity.

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