Read Ancient Texts Outside the Bible
Throughout most of Christian history – even when there was a canon – people felt it was worth telling other stories around the edges and in between the scenes of the canon.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2023-09-06T02:28:09-04:00September 6th, 2023|Tags: Apocryphal Texts, Christian Canon, Genesis, Mandaeans, Noncanonical Texts|
Throughout most of Christian history – even when there was a canon – people felt it was worth telling other stories around the edges and in between the scenes of the canon.
By Dr. B. Brandon Scott|2023-04-18T07:01:33-04:00April 26th, 2023|Tags: Bible, Genesis, Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, Translation Issues|
The Hebrew Bible as originally created "was meant to be heard, not read silently. By reading it aloud you will discover, even feel, its rhythm. This text demands performance."
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2022-12-23T03:25:12-05:00January 4th, 2023|Tags: Eve, Genesis, Hebrew Bible, Secret Revelation of John|
This blew me away. This was a reminder, one of the things both as a Jew and somebody who works to end discriminatory thought and action, I thought this was a game-changer. An interview with Dr. Jennifer Stollman
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2022-07-06T04:24:43-04:00July 6th, 2022|Tags: Christian Heresies, Demiurge, Genesis, Gnosticism, Nag Hammadi|
Here’s a saying [of Jesus] that nobody else knows about! And if you can figure out this …or really understand what’s going on here, you will have a certain kind of power. An interview with Nicola Denzey Lewis.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2022-06-12T18:36:17-04:00May 31st, 2022|Tags: Christian Canon, Genesis, Hebrew Bible, Noncanonical Texts, Secret Revelation of John|
The canon is not something that is happening in the second century. It becomes an issue particularly in the fourth century. Canon, before, simply meant “these are the top ten books in my group.” A discussion between Dr. Shirley Paulson and Dr. Art Dewey.
By Dr. Hal Taussig|2022-03-27T04:04:42-04:00March 30th, 2022|Tags: Ancient Writings, Genesis, Hebrew Bible, Nag Hammadi, Savior|
Although Seth stories are told in a variety of versions in these religions, Seth is always good and often heroic. And in a number of these stories, his role as Savior takes on a divine status.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2021-08-31T06:53:36-04:00August 4th, 2021|Tags: Early Christian Texts, Genesis, Nag Hammadi, Old Testament|
Who actually is the culprit in the book of Genesis? Is it Adam? Is it Eve? Is it God himself? The main story is in Genesis. An Interview with Dr. Lance Jenott.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2023-02-22T06:39:17-05:00April 27th, 2020|Tags: Genesis, Norea, The Thought of Norea|
Norea is a powerful female character in both texts, which complement what we know about her but do not give a completely matching picture. Presenter: Dr. Hal Taussig (with host Dr. Shirley Paulson) Includes transcript!
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2020-03-05T01:41:44-05:00March 5th, 2020|Tags: Celene Lillie, Early Christian Texts, Genesis, Reality of the Rulers, Savior, Secret Revelation of John|
I might actually call her [Eve] a female Christ figure. She’s violated like Christ on the cross. There is a healing or a resurrection that happens. An interview with Dr. Celene Lillie.