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Hal Taussig discusses "The New Testament: A Translation"

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:48:02 +0000

	Hal Taussig discusses "The New Testament: A Translation" "The New Testament: A Translation" was recently released by David Bentley Hart. Westar scholar Hal Taussig responds to this endeavor, provides some critiques, and explains what we can all learn...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 267 8 ratings
	Time: 15:44	More in Film & Animation

David Galston discusses the historical backdrop of the New Testament

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:13:20 +0000

	David Galston discusses the historical backdrop of the New Testament The bible is absolutely a human document! David talks about the necessity of understanding the original context of the stories we read.	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 275 3 ratings
	Time: 01:46	More in Education

Brandon Scott discusses female apostles

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:07:32 +0000

	Brandon Scott discusses female apostles The pope is wrong, even if he is a saint!” There are female apostles and we've always known what's in the New Testament is more complicated than what we've allowed ourselves to see....	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 159 13 ratings
	Time: 01:25	More in Education

Jeffrey Robbins on what science teaches us about religion

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:31:47 +0000

	Jeffrey Robbins on what science teaches us about religion How can we better understand the role of Jesus as a source and agent for change in the world? Dr. Robbins will discuss this idea further Nov 2-4 in Auburn: https://www.westarinstitute.org/upcoming...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 101 3 ratings
	Time: 01:54	More in Education

Robin Meyers discusses the importance of understanding Biblical context

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:27:33 +0000

	Robin Meyers discusses the importance of understanding Biblical context What did Jesus mean by "turn the other cheek" or "go the extra mile"? These aren't lessons in subservience, but rather - lessons in resistance! Rev Meyers will talk more about this Nov. 2-4:...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 337 8 ratings
	Time: 02:14	More in Education

Westar on the Road

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:33:11 +0000

	Westar on the Road What is Westar? What do we stand for? Our new video gives an overview of the history, scholarship, and future of Westar.	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1507 32 ratings
	Time: 18:17	More in Education

Celene Lillie discusses ancient stories about Eve

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:19:37 +0000

	Celene Lillie discusses ancient stories about Eve What do ancient texts teach us about who people understood Eve to be, and what she stood for? Celene delves into the Nag Hammadi texts to explain the rape of Eve.	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 150 4 ratings
	Time: 02:59	More in Education

Why study religion? Westar on the Road [TRAILER]

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Tue, 09 May 2017 17:55:56 +0000

	Why study religion? Westar on the Road [TRAILER] Religion fascinates people, and they deserve all the information they can get to understand it. The Westar Institute bridges the gap between scholarship about religion and the perception of...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 664 8 ratings
	Time: 04:00	More in Education

The Last Western Heretic (excerpt)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:54:31 +0000

	The Last Western Heretic (excerpt) Filmed in New Zealand and Israel and premiered at the NZ Parliament, The Last Western Heretic explores Lloyd Geering's worldview through a discussion of his ideas—there is no life after...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 3584 28 ratings
	Time: 05:36	More in Education

Attempts to Defend God in Modern Thinking (God: The Modern Problem, 5 of 5)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:01:36 +0000

	Attempts to Defend God in Modern Thinking (God: The Modern Problem, 5 of 5) David Galston explains ways people try to save or defend God against the challenges presented by modern thinking. He looks at approaches ranging from Christian apologetics to pluralist and...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1122 1 ratings
	Time: 13:34	More in Education

Justice and Revelation in Modern Theology (God: The Modern Problem, Part 4 of 5)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:24:53 +0000

	Justice and Revelation in Modern Theology (God: The Modern Problem, Part 4 of 5) David Galston introduces neo-orthodox theology through examples of how neo-orthodox theologians responded to catastrophic events like 9/11 and the Vietnam War. One problem in neo-orthodox theology...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 543 0 ratings
	Time: 07:13	More in Education

What is the Modern Problem of God? (God: The Modern Problem, Part 1 of 5)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:07:39 +0000

	What is the Modern Problem of God? (God: The Modern Problem, Part 1 of 5) David Galston introduces the "problem of God" as a result of changing human thought, beginning with our changing language of religion and spirituality. We've explored the universe and haven't...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1405 4 ratings
	Time: 05:17	More in Education

God and Our Habit of Being in the World (God: The Modern Problem, Part 3 of 5)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:56:11 +0000

	God and Our Habit of Being in the World (God: The Modern Problem, Part 3 of 5) David Galston explains the "linguistic turn" in philosophy and how it affects theology. What happens when we change the way we talk about reality? We create new habits of being in the world....	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 557 0 ratings
	Time: 08:11	More in Education

How Have Changes in Philosophy Affected Christian Theology? (God: The Modern Problem, Part 2 of 5)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:44:14 +0000

	How Have Changes in Philosophy Affected Christian Theology? (God: The Modern Problem, Part 2 of 5) David Galston explains how ancient thought differs from modern thought, and how this affects our concept of God. Plato's worldview was taken up by Christian theologians until the 13th or 14th...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1163 4 ratings
	Time: 10:45	More in Education

What Is the Future of Christianity? (excerpt)

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:58:55 +0000

	What Is the Future of Christianity? (excerpt) Why are more and more people becoming nonreligious, even a-religious? What is the future of Christianity? Where have all the liberal Christians gone? What is the relationship between secular...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1217 4 ratings
	Time: 06:37	More in Education

The Prodigal Son - A lecture by David Galston

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:11:49 +0000

	The Prodigal Son - A lecture by David Galston A retelling of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) by David Galston, ecumenical chaplain at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. A co-founder and president of the SnowStar Institute,...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1652 4 ratings
	Time: 04:41	More in Education

Purity, Sacrifice, and Sin - a lecture by Marcus Borg

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:45:52 +0000

	Purity, Sacrifice, and Sin - a lecture by Marcus Borg Religions are like languages. Each has its own words, sacred texts, stories, images of how to live, and language enacted in ritual and ceremony. To be Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist means "to...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 3361 12 ratings
	Time: 04:37	More in Education

The Nag Hammadi Library - a lecture by James M. Robinson

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:37:52 +0000

	The Nag Hammadi Library - a lecture by James M. Robinson How were the Nag Hammadi discovered? James M. Robinson explains the history behind Coptic culture, scrolls, papyrus and ancient writing, as they relate to the Nag Hammadi discovery. James...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 14300 61 ratings
	Time: 10:00	More in Education

Rethinking the Death and Life of Jesus - A lecture by Stephen J. Patterson

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:31:41 +0000

	Rethinking the Death and Life of Jesus - A lecture by Stephen J. Patterson The historical Jesus' death was significant because of his life. What would it mean to think this way, instead of concentrating so heavily on Jesus' death? Early followers of Jesus said many...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 3254 14 ratings
	Time: 06:15	More in Education

Christianity after Christ - a lecture by Thomas Sheehan

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:40:12 +0000

	Christianity after Christ - a lecture by Thomas Sheehan What happens now that Christianity's worst nightmare has come true? Thomas Sheehan will explore what, in fact, the theological core of Christian religion and practice is, if it is to exist...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 4706 26 ratings
	Time: 05:52	More in Education

The God Problem - a lecture by Nigel Leaves

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:36:25 +0000

	The God Problem - a lecture by Nigel Leaves Is the term God a noun or a verb? To what does it refer? Nigel Leaves will address these and other God-questions, and look down the road ahead, by exploring theological options that have helped...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 1926 8 ratings
	Time: 08:15	More in Education

Life as a Religious Concept - a lecture by Don Cupitt

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:15:14 +0000

	Life as a Religious Concept - a lecture by Don Cupitt Has "life" replaced "God" in modern religious language? Don Cupitt suggests the sacred world of religion and the ordinary world of everyday human life now simply coincide. In this workshop...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 6267 28 ratings
	Time: 08:13	More in Education

Miller: The Births of Jesus and Other Sons of God

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:25:45 +0000

	Miller: The Births of Jesus and Other Sons of God This is an excerpt from Robert J. Miller's presentation on The Births of Jesus and Other Sons of God from the Jesus Seminar (Westar Institute) Meeting in Fall 2004. For more information or...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 4544 26 ratings
	Time: 07:17	More in Education

Geering: Christianity without God

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:53:07 +0000

	Geering: Christianity without God This is an excerpt from Lloyd Geering's presentation on Christianity without God from the Jesus Seminar (Westar Institute) Meeting in Fall 2002. For more information or to purchase the complete...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 5932 24 ratings
	Time: 04:51	More in Education

Laughlin: Getting Oriented

Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:50:08 +0000

	Laughlin: Getting Oriented This is an excerpt from Paul Alan Laughlin's presentation on Getting Oriented from the Jesus Seminar (Westar Institute) Meeting in Spring 2005. For more information or to purchase the complete...	From: Westar Institute/Jesus Seminar Views: 471 5 ratings
	Time: 07:14	More in Education