#Thanksgiving and the Biblical canon both have mythological origin stories that promoted exclusivity. As Americans now embrace Native Americans more readily, they could welcome learning from pseudepigraphal writings. See why in the #BibleAndBeyond blog. earlychristiantexts.com/rethinking-tha…

In this #BibleAndBeyond podcast, Dr. Andrew Crislip describes ancient concepts of ‘body’ and competing ideas about the source of illness. Jesus’s healing should be considered in the context of ancient medical beliefs, demonology, rituals, and gnosis. earlychristiantexts.com/healing-in-ant…

#Jesusbirth stories probably meant more than celebrating the birth of another ancient god. According to multiple biblical and extracanonical sources, gaining an understanding of the divine source of birth reveals much more. Read the #BibleAndBeyond Blog. earlychristiantexts.com/jesus-birth-st…

Comparing #Plato with #Jesus shows how both envision a better world government: Plato, fixing the world; Jesus, imagining the world differently. Both are teachers with enduring ideas that continue to stir modern thinkers. #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/jesus-and-plat…

Have you heard of the Nag Hammadi Library but are not sure why it’s so important? A free self-study online course (created by #BibleAndBeyond Courses, funded by a Luce-AAR grant) is now available. An online hybrid version taught by Dr. Paulson begins 2/23 earlychristiantexts.net/introducing-na…

Seeing God is not only possible but necessary, according to the Tripartite Tractate. In the same way we understand a close friend, God helps us see more than our physical senses can take in. Read the new #BibleAndBeyond blog post. earlychristiantexts.com/can-you-see-go…

Come and join our Bible and Beyond Discussion with James McGrath Monday evening (via Zoom) - free and for anyone. Topic: Questioning Our Assumptions About the Bible. You get to ask him questions. It'll be fun!facebook.com/events/1241051…

Dr. Dylan Burns explains what the #NagHammadi Library is and why it is of great importance in the history of Christian thought. Its books were diverse and appealed particularly to spiritual thinkers, healers, and women. #BibleAndBeyond Podcast earlychristiantexts.com/what-is-the-na…

What is the Nag Hammadi Library, and why is it so important for modern spiritual seekers? We’ll explain the many ways these texts will broaden your biblical and spiritual understanding. #BibleAndBeyond earlychristiantexts.com/the-nag-hammad…

Dr. Meredith J. C. Warren specializes in ancient Jewish religious practices. In this interview she discusses the religious practices of Jesus, his family, and followers. Learn more by listening to this #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/jesus-practice…

The gospel accounts of #MaryMagdalene at the #EmptyTomb of Jesus differ in details, but Mary’s presence is the constant. The important thing is not how the accounts differ but what they have in common. New #BibleAndBeyond blog post. earlychristiantexts.com/contradictory-…

The Gospel of Philip of the #NagHammadi collection puzzles many readers. Despite its apparent disorganization, it offers deep insights on traditional Christian theology and practices. Dr. K. Fowler shares why she loves it on the #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/gospel-of-phil…

Shirley Paulson explains that gnosticism became a threat to the orthodox Christian church because it was likeable! Learn about what ended up being labeled as ‘gnosticism' and why it was appealing to many. #BibleAndBeyond blog post. earlychristiantexts.com/likeable-gnost…

The #DeadSeaScrolls and #NagHammadi Library are traditionally studied separately. But Matthew Goff (DSS scholar) and Dylan Burns (NH scholar) discuss why studying them together enriches our understanding of both. Part 1 of 2. #BibleAndBeyond podcast. earlychristiantexts.com/dead-sea-scrol…

You may be surprised to learn about how many people, how long a time, and how many types of influences were involved in the evolution of the #NewTestament canon. Read an overview on the #BibleAndBeyond blog. earlychristiantexts.com/formation-new-…

The #DeadSeaScrolls and #NagHammadi Library came from two different centuries and locations but studying them together gives us new insights about early Christianity. Drs. Burns and Goff discuss them in Part 2 of 2 of a #BibleAndBeyond podcast series. earlychristiantexts.com/more-connectio…

Our new #BibleAndBeyond blog post begins the series on the history of key events and characters that shaped #Christianity and its many forms, century by century. Learn about the influence of #Socrates and #Plato in the fifth century BCE. earlychristiantexts.com/christianity-f…

Biblical stories of enslaved people appear to treat them as mere props for the ‘real’ story, causing modern readers to miss the forces at work. Listen to the #BibleAndBeyond podcast interview with Christy Cobb discussing forced prostitution as one example. earlychristiantexts.com/enslaved-bible…