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Gospels, Part 2: Understanding Jesus’ World – 1st Century Religion, Politics and the Kingdom of God
FromJesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith
Gospels, Part 2: Understanding Jesus’ World – 1st Century Religion, Politics and the Kingdom of God
FromJesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
To read the Gospels is to be drawn in to a world of great complexity. Immediately we encounter passionate political conflicts, religious sects vying for power, palace intrigues, and the mounting threat of violence in the streets. It is into this world – the world of Israel in exile, grasping for a means of deliverance […]
Released:
Nov 29, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Understanding the Bible 06: Israel Enters the Promised Land: Understanding the Bible requires a constant return to the covenant with Abraham (see part 3 of this series). It is that promise of salvation that drives the rest of the biblical narrative and which guides our interpretation of scripture. by Jesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith