RLST 152: Introduction to the New Testament History and Literature
Lecture 26 - The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation. How did a small group following an apocalyptic prophet in Palestine become Christianity - what is now called a "world religion"? This small movement saw many changes in the second, third, and fourth centuries, from the development of different sects, philosophical theologies, and martyrology, to the rise of monasticism, and finally to the ascension of Constantine to the throne and the Christian Roman Empire. It was not until the nineteenth century, however, that the term "world religion" came to be used and Christianity was categorized as such. (from oyc.yale.edu)
| Lecture 26 - The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation |
| Time | Lecture Chapters |
| [00:00:00] | 1. Christianity in the Second Century: Gnostics, Philosophers, Martyrs, and Apologists |
| [00:20:26] | 2. Christianity in the Third Century: Asceticism, Monasticism, and Persecution |
| [00:26:20] | 3. Christianity in the Fourth Century: Constantine and the Church Councils |
| [00:30:16] | 4. Christianity as a "World Religion" |
| [00:36:36] | 5. The Growth of Christianity before Constantine and Q & A |
| References |
| Lecture 26 - The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation Instructor: Professor Dale B. Martin. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov]. |
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