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“This course isn't for everyone. I am a Christian, but I like this course because it challenged and informed me. Personally, I don't think you can accurately interpret the New Testament unless you understand the culture and time that it was written. The NT is not a book that dropped out of the sky into the lap of saint-like Apostles; Paul struggled with sin just like the rest of us. The critical-historical study of the NT taken on in this course made me feel the reality of Christianity. I could put myself into the shoes of guys who lived a long time ago and imagine how I would react if I woke up and found out the guy I thought was the Jewish messiah turned out to be the God of Israel. This course, though critical, brings the shock of history alive (at least for me). Would I recommend it to a Christian who likes to think of the bible in terms of inerrancy? No way. On the other hand, if you are a Christian and you want to feel the reality of history -- and you can handle the idea that the bible is messy -- go for it. After watching the series I still think Jesus is God, I still think Jesus was a man, I still think Jesus physically resurrected from the dead, I still love the NT documents as sources of truth, I still love the church, I still have a trinitarian view, I still believe in salvation, I still believe in life after death, and I could go on. But this course helped me understand the issues that the Apostles were dealing with -- ok, the disciples of the Apostles in some cases -- and gave me insight into what they were trying to teach and what they were trying to teach against. Finally, despite the fact the professor is critical, I like him because he is honest and analytical. He's trying to teach, not indoctrinate.”
SimpleServe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/11
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“I was just browsing for some literature on the bible (historically) and found this series of lectures, I've enjoyed watching and listening to these a lot!”
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02/18/12
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“Corses like this are what iTunes U is for. It is a very interesting overview of the themes and ideas in the New Testament and is worth every minute spent listening to it. I would only note that the audio quality in some of the installments is on the quiet side (his first episode on the John's...”Read full review »
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12/19/11
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“Dale B. Martin is a very good teacher who knows how to grab and keep your attention. I thoroughly enjoyed his lectures. He certainly comes across as someone who knows what he is talking about and talks with great authority on the subject. He is also quite funny from time to time.
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KlaasB via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/16/12
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