Directed by The Great Courses

David Brakke

In these 24 eye-opening episodes, Professor David Brakke takes you behind the scenes to study not only the text of the New Testament, but also the authors and the world in which it was created. You'll explore Jewish lives under Roman occupation, reflect on the apocalyptic mood of the first and second centuries AD, and witness the early Christians' evangelism beyond the Jewish communities

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

The Paradox of the New Testament

Episode 2

The Jewish Origins of Christian Faith

Episode 3

1 Thessalonians and Paul's Ministry

Episode 4

The Salvation of Gentiles in Galatians

Episode 5

Romans on God, Faith, and Israel

Episode 6

Community Conflicts in 1-2 Corinthians

Episode 7

Worship and Leaders in Paul's Congregations

Episode 8

Paul's Theology on Slavery and Christ

Episode 9

Adapting Paul's Teachings to New Situations

Episode 10

Jesus as the Suffering Son of Man in Mark

Episode 11

Jesus as the New Moses in Matthew

Episode 12

The Church in the Gospel of Matthew

Episode 13

Luke and Acts on God's History of Salvation

Episode 14

Luke's Inclusive Message

Episode 15

The Apostles and Church in Luke and Acts

Episode 16

Jesus as the Divine Word in John

Episode 17

Jesus and the Jews in the Gospel of John

Episode 18

The Community of John after the Gospel

Episode 19

In Search of the Historical Jesus

Episode 20

Interpreting Abraham in Hebrews and James

Episode 21

Churches in Crisis in 1-2 Peter and Jude

Episode 22

New Leaders in the Pastoral Epistles

Episode 23

Revelation: Envisioning God's Reality

Episode 24

The Quest for Unity in the New Testament