2.00 Introduction to the Life of Jesus

Secular Bible Study · Jun 23, 2025 · 10m

Point #1 – 1:54 Mark on Jesus, pre-baptism

Point #2 – 3:46 John on Jesus, pre-baptism

Point #3 – 6:21 Gaps in Matthew’s story

Point #4 – 7:44 Gaps in Luke’s story

Bibliography:

· Ehrman, Bart: “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books

· Crossan, John: Favorites are “God and Empire” and “Render unto Caesar.” Over 70 published books

· Pagels, Elaine: Favorites are Beyond Belief and The Gnostic Gospels. Over 10 published books

· Fuller, Tripp: Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

· Niehoff, Maren: “Philo of Alexandria, an Intellectual Biography”

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