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Recorded live at BAS's Bible and Archaeology Fest, this four-video set brings world-renowned experts directly to your living room or classroom. Each video is approximately 45 minutes long.
IVa. The Early Christian Bible in Art: Pagan or Jewish Roots?
Robin Jensen, Andover Newton Theological School
Jensen presents a fascinating introduction to the development of early Christian art. She connects themes and symbols with their associative meanings, sorting out which motifs can be traced to pagan prototypes and which are biblical in origin. Jensen also puts the birth of early Christian art into the context of the beliefs and practices of the early Christian community, exploring how, here, when and why Christian art first arose.
IVb. The Early History of Sepphoris and the Jesus Movement
James Strange, University of South Florida
Combining historical, archaeological and sociological information about Galilee during the time of Jesus, Strange portrays Galilee as an ideal setting for the beginning of a new religion. His description of the region in terms of archaeological evidence, geography, infrastructure, agriculture, weather, social structure, economy, and social and religious practices makes the birth of Christianity in Galilee seem inevitable.
IVc. The Dynamics of Intolerance: Jews and Gentiles in Hellenistic Egypt
John Collins, University of Chicago
Collins explores the ancient origins of anti-Semitism. Using two examples from pre-Christian Jewish communities in Egypt--the Elephantine and the Alexandrian communities--Collins uncovers some roots of anti-Semitism having to do with nationalism and cultural concepts of hospitality, along with other causes related more directly to Jewish religious practices.
IVd. Biblical Intertextuality: The Bible Is Full of Itself
James Sanderts, Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center, California
Challenging the idea that one can fully understand the meaning of a biblical verse based solely on that verse alone, Sanders explains the concept of biblical intertextuality. Since the Bible is full of inner references, one must study a single verse along with the verses that foreshadow or refer back to it, as well as the verses that deal with common themes. He cites specific examples of biblical intertextuality and discusses the traditions of scholarship that have used the concept in their work.
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