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Paul the Pharisee

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COURSE OVERVIEW
By the year 60 CE, two distinct early versions of the Gospel had emerged. One, known as the Q-Gospel, focused entirely on the teachings and vision of Jesus—his message of justice, compassion, and the Kingdom of God—and did not mention his death or resurrection.
The other, rooted in the writings of Paul, emphasized Jesus’ death and resurrection as the Christ while largely overlooking his life and teachings. This course explores the striking contrast between these perspectives and delves into Paul’s unique understanding of Jesus’ mission.
As a Pharisee, Paul interpreted Jesus’ execution and resurrection through the lens of his Jewish faith, offering a vision that continues to shape Christianity today.

SUGGEST RESOURCE
“Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of Civilization” by John Dominic Crossan

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Tripp Fuller is the founder and host of the #1 theology podcast, Homebrewed Christianity. As an author, speaker, podcaster, and professional theologian he is committed to bringing the best resources from the academy to the church so we can brew a more robust faith today.

John Dominic Crossan is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, DePaul University, Chicago. He has written twenty books on the historical Jesus in the last thirty years, four of which have become national religious bestsellers: The Historical Jesus (1991), Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography (1994), Who Killed Jesus (1995), and The Birth of Christianity (1998). He is a former co-chair of the Jesus Seminar, and a former chair of the Historical Jesus Section of the Society of Biblical Literature, an international scholarly association for biblical study based in the United States.

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Introduction

0 – Peace on Earth with Autocracy Triumphant
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Introduction. You must become a member to access course content.

Week 1

1 – Paul & Thecla: The Visionary Response of Thecla
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Week 1. You must become a member to access course content.
2 – Livestream: “Paul & Thecla”
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Week 1. You must become a member to access course content.

Week 2

3 – Paul & Luke: The Fictional History of Luke-Acts
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Week 2. You must become a member to access course content.
4 – Livestream: “Paul & Luke”
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Week 2. You must become a member to access course content.

Week 3

5 – Paul & Rome: The Violent Normalcy of Civilization
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Week 3. You must become a member to access course content.
6 – Livestream: “Paul & Rome”
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Week 3. You must become a member to access course content.

Week 4

7 – Paul & Josephus: The Challenge of Nonviolent Resistance
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Week 4. You must become a member to access course content.
8 – Livestream: “Paul & Josephus”
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Week 4. You must become a member to access course content.

Week 5

9 – Paul & Christ: The Mystery of Execution-and-Resurrection
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Week 5. You must become a member to access course content.
10 – Livestream: “Paul & Christ”
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Week 5. You must become a member to access course content.

Paul the Pharisee

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COURSE OVERVIEW
By the year 60 CE, two distinct early versions of the Gospel had emerged. One, known as the Q-Gospel, focused entirely on the teachings and vision of Jesus—his message of justice, compassion, and the Kingdom of God—and did not mention his death or resurrection.
The other, rooted in the writings of Paul, emphasized Jesus’ death and resurrection as the Christ while largely overlooking his life and teachings. This course explores the striking contrast between these perspectives and delves into Paul’s unique understanding of Jesus’ mission.
As a Pharisee, Paul interpreted Jesus’ execution and resurrection through the lens of his Jewish faith, offering a vision that continues to shape Christianity today.

SUGGEST RESOURCE
“Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of Civilization” by John Dominic Crossan

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Tripp Fuller is the founder and host of the #1 theology podcast, Homebrewed Christianity. As an author, speaker, podcaster, and professional theologian he is committed to bringing the best resources from the academy to the church so we can brew a more robust faith today.

John Dominic Crossan is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, DePaul University, Chicago. He has written twenty books on the historical Jesus in the last thirty years, four of which have become national religious bestsellers: The Historical Jesus (1991), Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography (1994), Who Killed Jesus (1995), and The Birth of Christianity (1998). He is a former co-chair of the Jesus Seminar, and a former chair of the Historical Jesus Section of the Society of Biblical Literature, an international scholarly association for biblical study based in the United States.