At the beginning of twentieth century, Albert Schweitzer wrote a book called, The Quest of the Historical Jesus. In this book (which I highly recommend), Schweitzer guides the reader through the post-enlightenment attempts of (mostly […]
Tag: James Dunn
James Dunn on Oral Transmission
Some skeptics suggest that we do not have accurate sources in the Gospels because they were written too late (often assumed to be 40-50 years after the crucifixion). This claim makes some major assumptions. It […]
Doctor of Ministry
I am excited to start my Doctor of Ministry program at Acadia Divinity College next month. Some people have wondered why I am doing a D.Min. rather than a Ph.D. That is a good question. The […]
Wright and Dunn on the New Perspective
I must confess that I have not taken a position on the new perspective on Paul. I think that there are some important correctives raised by the new perspective scholars but I am not yet […]