The laws and commandments of the Old Testament and New Testament have many similarities. Some believe the presence of Jesus and his fulfillment of the law abolishes the laws found in the Old Testament. According to Charles Cosgrove, “the Law of Moses has been fundamentally...
Justice Justice is a concept based on numerous ideas and theories coming from many different fields, viewpoints, and perspectives. Simply stated, justice means to be fair to all, or to set things right (Pomerleau n.d.). Although this definition seems simple it sparks important questions such...
Gerd Theissen’s contemporary piece, The Shadow of the Galilean: The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form, is recognized for its engaging narrative that explores the social, religious, and historical contexts of the era of the New Testament. Throughout the work, Theissen weaves biblical...
In his book, Bart Ehrman has established a masterful job at addressing various issues of the ancient Christian textual studies. In this case, he does it in such a clear and inviting manner. The arguments in the book are illustrated in a well, clear, and...
In Chapter 1 of Christian Ehrman’s book, “Summary of the New Testament,” the author gives us a look at the New Testament, how it’s made up, and why it’s important for early Christianity. Ehrman dives deep into where the New Testament came from and how...
