The New Testament, the Historical Jesus, and His Divine Claims (Dr. Michael Barber) | Ep. 557 | Pints With Aquinas

In this interview podcast, Matt Fradd and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the reliability of the Gospels, addressing questions about their historical accuracy and potential biases. They explore the existence of Jesus, the role of bias in historical retellings, and the challenges of believing in miracles. They delve into historical Jesus research, examining criteria for determining the reliability of Gospel accounts and the importance of understanding the Jewish context of Jesus' teachings. They also discuss textual criticism, manuscript evidence, and the Catholic view of scriptural inerrancy, and touch on topics such as the meaning of the Christmas story and the importance of scriptural study.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Scripture, and Skepticism

Part 2: Historical Research, Methods, and Hypotheses

Part 3: Interpretation, Context, and Inerrancy

Part 4: Correcting Misunderstandings and Biblical Narratives

Part 5: Divinity, Theology, and Final Reflections

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The New Testament, the Historical Jesus, and His Divine Claims (Dr. Michael Barber) | Ep. 557

Pints With Aquinas

Part 1: Introduction, Scripture, and Skepticism

Introduction to the Gospels and the Importance of Scripture

Addressing Skepticism and the Existence of Jesus

Evidence for Jesus's Existence and the Reliability of the New Testament

Part 2: Historical Research, Methods, and Hypotheses

Addressing Bias and the Nature of Miracles in the Gospels

Criteria for Assessing Gospel Reliability and the Q Hypothesis

Hebrew Matthew, Multiple Attestation, and Criteria of Authenticity

Part 3: Interpretation, Context, and Inerrancy

Recurrent Attestation, the Jewish Context, and Gospel Inerrancy

Interpreting Scripture and Avoiding Anti-Semitism

The Jewishness of Jesus and the Importance of Bridge-Building

Recurrent Attestation, the Jewish Context, and Manuscript Evidence

Part 4: Correcting Misunderstandings and Biblical Narratives

Common Misunderstandings of Scripture and the Nativity Story

The Good Samaritan and the Scourging of Christ

Finding Christ in the Temple and the Importance of Scripture Study

Part 5: Divinity, Theology, and Final Reflections

Evidence for Christ's Divinity and the Doctrine of the Trinity

The Son of Man, Anti-Semitism, and the Importance of Humility

The Importance of Love, Patience, and Understanding

Free Will, Damnation, and the Importance of Scripture

The New Testament, the Historical Jesus, and His Divine Claims (Dr. Michael Barber) | Ep. 557

Pints With Aquinas

Part 1: Introduction, Scripture, and Skepticism

00:00Introduction to the Gospels and the Importance of Scripture

Introduction to the Gospels and the Importance of Scripture

06:52Addressing Skepticism and the Existence of Jesus

Addressing Skepticism and the Existence of Jesus

17:57Evidence for Jesus's Existence and the Reliability of the New Testament

Evidence for Jesus's Existence and the Reliability of the New Testament

Part 2: Historical Research, Methods, and Hypotheses

25:30Addressing Bias and the Nature of Miracles in the Gospels

Addressing Bias and the Nature of Miracles in the Gospels

37:21Criteria for Assessing Gospel Reliability and the Q Hypothesis

Criteria for Assessing Gospel Reliability and the Q Hypothesis

45:08Hebrew Matthew, Multiple Attestation, and Criteria of Authenticity

Hebrew Matthew, Multiple Attestation, and Criteria of Authenticity

Part 3: Interpretation, Context, and Inerrancy

55:27Recurrent Attestation, the Jewish Context, and Gospel Inerrancy

Recurrent Attestation, the Jewish Context, and Gospel Inerrancy

1:07:05Interpreting Scripture and Avoiding Anti-Semitism

Interpreting Scripture and Avoiding Anti-Semitism

1:17:30The Jewishness of Jesus and the Importance of Bridge-Building

The Jewishness of Jesus and the Importance of Bridge-Building

1:27:23Recurrent Attestation, the Jewish Context, and Manuscript Evidence

Recurrent Attestation, the Jewish Context, and Manuscript Evidence

Part 4: Correcting Misunderstandings and Biblical Narratives

1:39:14Common Misunderstandings of Scripture and the Nativity Story

Common Misunderstandings of Scripture and the Nativity Story

1:52:25The Good Samaritan and the Scourging of Christ

The Good Samaritan and the Scourging of Christ

2:02:04Finding Christ in the Temple and the Importance of Scripture Study

Finding Christ in the Temple and the Importance of Scripture Study

Part 5: Divinity, Theology, and Final Reflections

2:13:33Evidence for Christ's Divinity and the Doctrine of the Trinity

Evidence for Christ's Divinity and the Doctrine of the Trinity

2:24:51The Son of Man, Anti-Semitism, and the Importance of Humility

The Son of Man, Anti-Semitism, and the Importance of Humility

2:37:07The Importance of Love, Patience, and Understanding

The Importance of Love, Patience, and Understanding

2:44:17Free Will, Damnation, and the Importance of Scripture

Free Will, Damnation, and the Importance of Scripture