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How Jesus Became God
- Narrated by: Bart D. Ehrman
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
The early Christian claim that Jesus of Nazareth was God completely changed the course of Western civilization. What exactly happened, such that Jesus came to be considered God?
To ask this question is to delve into a fascinating, multilayered historical puzzle - one that offers a richly illuminating look into the origins of the Western worldview and the theological underpinnings of our civilization. This fundamental historical question and its complex answer speak penetratingly to the spiritual impulses, concerns, and beliefs that have played a seminal role in our world, even as they reveal the foundation of history’s most global religious movement, and fresh insights into the Western world's single most influential human being.
Tackling all of these matters and more, Great Courses favorite Professor Ehrman returns with the unprecedented historical inquiry of How Jesus Became God. In 24 provocative lectures, Professor Ehrman takes you deep into the process by which the divinity of Jesus was first conceived by his followers, demonstrating how this conception was refined over time to become the core of the Christian theology. A distinguished scholar of Christianity and New York Times best-selling author, Professor Ehrman develops the inquiry with meticulous research and in-depth analysis of texts. In these lectures, Ehrman reveals that the theological understanding of Jesus as God came about through a complex series of factors and events, each of which must be understood in order to grasp this most extraordinary and historically pivotal story.
In the enthralling inquiry of How Jesus Became God Professor Ehrman lays bare the diverse elements that combined to produce both an astonishing true-life story and one of history’s most significant developments. Join a renowned biblical scholar in grappling with this pivot.
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- A. K. Love
- 17-10-20
Well argued
Clear presentation of multifaceted arguments. Well worth detailed listening to and recommended for a better understanding of Christian mythology.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-07-23
Extremely interesting
Really good historical context for early Christianity. Excellent discussion of what we know about visons in the modern day.
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- Glazier
- 09-02-16
Sound Theology
Great theological and historical content applied. Narration is not word perfect but has a engaging tone.
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- Md Lachlan
- 27-01-15
Eye opening stuff
What did you like most about How Jesus Became God?
Clear, very authoritative with a powerful message. His personal journey from ultra conservative fundamentalist to agnostic is very interesting too.
What was one of the most memorable moments of How Jesus Became God?
How many animals is Jesus riding when he enters Jerusalem?
Have you listened to any of Professor Bart D. Ehrman’s other performances? How does this one compare?
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Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, but very long.
Any additional comments?
He has a slightly hectoring style, which give away his Texas preacher roots. It's fine and engaging for a while but after a couple of hours you feel like a break. There's only so much zeal and gusto one can take! Nevertheless, an engaging speaker who clearly knows his subject inside out.
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- Njeri Wa Seruwagi
- 04-08-22
Awesome detail
I enjoyed each lecture. Bart has so much knowledge in this area. He is so passionate, you can hear his voice crescendoing from the start to end of each lecture. 😅Got me thinking a lot about the information he has presented. A must listen for those interested in learning about how the character of Jesus the Christ was developed over time. Was he a historical human being who actually walked the Middle East? I highly doubt!
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- Andrew Railton
- 15-07-22
Great Course
Content was important and interesting but I sounded like the author was yelling at me...
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- KK
- 08-05-23
Interesting and thought provoking.
I always think that ideas are best understood in their context, including their historical context, and development. I'd recommend this to anyone who would like to understand Jesus and the New Testament etc better, not only Christian believers.
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- Alex
- 06-01-24
Outstanding
This is the third Bart Erdhman course I have listened to and they are all brilliant, packed with fascinating analysis that makes me rethink all sorts of issues.
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- Ian Davidson
- 20-05-16
Authoritative
Excellent, clear and comprehensive handling of the subject. Highly recommend.
Erhman demonstrates why he is such a well respected biblical scholar and expert on the historicity of Jesus.
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- DR K.
- 27-01-18
Excellent course
Excellent content and narration. Very enlightening and informative. As with all of Prof. Ehrmans books and lectures, could not stop listening.
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