| Description |
4 videodiscs (approximately 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 246 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm). |
| Series |
The great courses. Religion & theology. Christianity |
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Great courses (DVD). Religion. Christianity.
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| Note |
Title from container. |
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Course no. 6371. |
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Contains 24 lectures, each about 30 min. |
| Bibliography |
Course guidebook includes bibliographical references (pages 232-242) |
| Contents |
The influence of Apocryphya -- Jesus and Mary in the Proto-gospel of James -- Young Jesus in the infancy gospel of Thomas -- Joseph and the magi in the Apocrypha -- The Apocrypha and the Cult of Mary -- Lost gospels and fragments -- Sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of Thomas -- Jesus's statements beyond the gospels -- Conversations with the living Jesus -- The gospel of Juda's gnostic vision -- The gospel of Peter and the talking cross -- The Apocrypha and Pilate's sanctification -- Dialogues with the risen Jesus -- Hope and adventure in the Acts of John -- Social disruption in the Acts of Paul -- Thecla: independent woman of the Apocrypha -- Miracles and magic in the Acts of Peter -- Peter versus Paul in the Pseudo-Clementines -- The Acts of Thomas and the Mission to India -- Spiritual love in the Acts of Andrew -- Forged letters of Jesus and the Apostles -- Revelations that didn't make the bible -- Tours of Hell before Dante -- apocrypha after the New Testament. |
| Performer |
Lecturer: Professor David Brakke, The Ohio State University. |
| Summary |
Gain a new perspective on early Christian life and history. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
Closed captioned. |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Biography -- Apocryphal and legendary literature.
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Apocryphal books (New Testament) -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Videodiscs.
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| Added Author |
Brakke, David.
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| ISBN |
9781629973937 |
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1629973939 |
| Music No. |
PB6371 Teaching Company (book) |
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ID6371A Teaching Company (DVD) |
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