This course studies Jesus from perspective in which a proper historical context is used to understand the historical Jesus and the gospels. The course includes:
- Disperate views about Jesus
- The character of the Gospels
- What we learn about Jesus from the Best Sources
- The whole gospel in historical scrutiny
Text for the course:
- Historical Jesus of the Gospels, rev. ed. - Craig S. Keener 2012.
Prerequisites:
- BI-5103 Introduction to the New Testament
- BI-6103 New Testament Theology
3 credit course