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Jesus and His Jewish Influences

By: Jodi Magness, The Great Courses
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Jesus - a Jewish man from first-century Judea - was perhaps the most influential person in world history. His life and beliefs sparked a movement that influenced the course of global civilization, and his teachings gave rise to a faith currently practiced by over two billion people around the world. And yet, as revolutionary and lasting as his ideas are, few of us think to ask: Where did they come from?

It's important to realize that Jesus' actions and teachings didn't emerge from a vacuum. Rather, they were the products of a fascinating dialogue with - and reaction to - the traditions, cultures, and historical developments of ancient Jewish beliefs. In search of a more complete comprehension of Jesus' legacy, this course explores fundamental questions such as: How was early Judaism different from the Rabbinic Judaism practiced today? What kind of world did early Jewish sects envision, and how does Jesus' worldview relate to theirs? How did events like the Babylonian exile and the reign of Herod the Great affect the development of Judaism up to Jesus' time?

Follow an acclaimed archaeologist to unearth the roots of Jesus' actions and teachings within the traditions and beliefs of ancient Judaism. These fascinating 24 lectures approach the subject of Jesus from a historical rather than scriptural perspective - one rooted in ancient texts and archaeological discoveries. This investigation reveals hidden insights into how the tumultuous events of early Jewish history shaped an individual - and a movement - whose legacy endures to this day.

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Historical Context • Jewish Background • Helpful Explanations • Scholarly Insights • Biblical Clarification
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Professor Magness is not the most dynamic of The Great Courses professors, but the insights, scholarship, and organization she brings to this series are outstanding, making it a fascinating listen.

Whether you are religious or not, whether you are Jewish or Christian or Muslim, if you are at all curious about how history is made, you will surely find this series riveting. I thought I knew a few things about biblical Israel, Roman antiquity, Jesus and ancient Judaism... but Professor Magness pulls it all together into a context that makes all of it make sense.

Fascinating

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Seems to have much irrelevant information at first as well as some lectures ending abruptly. Become much better in the last 2/3 of the series.

at first

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Loved the information and a new perspective on the life of Jesus, particularly healing and ritual purity.

Interesting subject and coverage

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Who or what is a Pharisee? A Samaritan? Where else in the ancient world of the middle east do we hear a phrase like "Son of Man"? How many other great flood stories were floating around in the context of the Noah story? What were these temples, and where?
I appreciate some Christian believers seem to be rolling their eyes and drumming their fingers waiting for a simpler story that neatly fits their limited cognitive maps of what Jesus supposedly was or is. Those with short attention spans need not apply. However, for me there is plenty of colorful story to keep my eyelids from drooping. This professor has a quality I admire, a wonderful clear cadence, scarcely ever fumbling. (I cannot stand a professor who inserts a lot of "uhhh" and "you know" in the delivery.) This has deepened and widened my comprehension of the ancient middle east considerably. All sorts of peoples and places and beliefs are discussed. The politics and religions of various dynasties and groups are made clear. It's well worth it!

Fascinating; gives context to gospel AND history

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a lot of good information on the Jews before and after Jesus but not much relating specifically to Jesus. what there was was excellent but only a few chapters.

not quite what I was expecting

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This course was packed full of information I did not know before, or did not fully understand in historical, political, and religious context.

Informative

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I would like more Torah and rabbinic influence on thought not just political and sociology

Great course - With surprises

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Professor Magness presents the archeological history without being trapped by the controvery. Style is clear and understandable. Whenever she shares her own thoughts and theories, it is prefaced as such, with other thoughts also presented.

Well presented in a non-offensive manner.

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If you could sum up Jesus and His Jewish Influences in three words, what would they be?

Not about Jesus

What was one of the most memorable moments of Jesus and His Jewish Influences?

None

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None

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

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An excellent in depth history of the Jewish people. But it was not what I was looking for.

Not What I Expected

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It amazes me how so many "Christians," "Preachers," and "Teachers" on Sunday mornings have no real idea of how Jewish, Jesus was/is. None I have ever heard, except one, have ever conveyed even a tenth of the contents of this course over the course of their years of pastoring. Might need to seek out a good Rabbi or better yet, keep taking these truly great courses to strengthen my faith, understanding, and knowledge in G-d.🙏🏻

A Great Course Indeed!!!

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