What Are the Best Words to Use For ‘Early Jesus People’ and Their Work?
As we think through what Jesus said and did, we will look for the most appropriate words to identify Jesus, his people, and their work. Presenter: Rev. Gordon Raynal
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2023-11-28T18:09:28-05:00November 28th, 2023|Tags: Community, Early Jesus Followers, Healing, Jesus, The Jewishness of Jesus, Wisdom|
As we think through what Jesus said and did, we will look for the most appropriate words to identify Jesus, his people, and their work. Presenter: Rev. Gordon Raynal
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2023-03-22T01:45:50-04:00March 22nd, 2023|Tags: Demons, Early Christian Art, Healing, Jesus, Magic|
His attitude toward healing was integrated with salvation, so the entirety of one’s being—body, mind, and soul—all belong to and were governed by a renewed relationship to God, the loving Father.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2023-02-25T16:48:56-05:00March 1st, 2023|Tags: Crucifixion, Early Christian Texts, Gnosticism, Healing|
It was tough trying to select snippets of the top ten... But just a glimpse of these highlights ought to inspire you to go back and listen to some of the complete podcasts again. A retrospective with Dr. Shirley Paulson
By Dr. Erin K. Vearncombe|2023-02-28T22:52:55-05:00February 22nd, 2023|Tags: Faith, Gender Issues, Gospel of Mark, Healing|
Who is the miracle-worker in this story? Surely, Jesus has performed many miracles himself, but in this particular case, the miracle-worker is the unnamed woman.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2022-07-18T03:52:05-04:00June 27th, 2022|Tags: Demons, Healing, Salvation, Secret Revelation of John|
The second part of the series on the 'Secret Revelation of John' is all about demons. Demons were ubiquitous in antiquity, and they had special powers over everyone, from the lowest to the highest in social ranking. Presenter: Dr. Shirley Paulson (with host Hilary Barner)
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2022-06-07T23:39:29-04:00June 7th, 2022|Tags: Healing, Salvation, Savior, Secret Revelation of John|
The meaning of salvation has shifted from an original focus on rescue from danger, disease and sin. The Secret Revelation of John is an example.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2022-05-28T11:52:59-04:00May 23rd, 2022|Tags: Healing, Salvation, Secret Revelation of John|
This month, we looked at the plan for healing and salvation in the Secret Revelation of John. This ancient book is arguably the most important book in the Nag Hammadi Library. It appears three times in the entire collection and was well-known in antiquity, having spread at least as far as from France to central Egypt, probably farther. It’s the first Christian writing known to include a complete story of creation and salvation. Presenter: Dr. Shirley Paulson (with host Hilary Barner)
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2021-11-10T12:53:21-05:00November 10th, 2021|Tags: Fear and Protection, Healing, Jesus, Letter of Peter to Philip, Violence|
The first time I read the relatively unknown text called the Letter of Peter to Philip from the Nag Hammadi collection, I was stunned with its overall message of guidance in the face of violence.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2021-09-08T00:40:30-04:00September 8th, 2021|Tags: Early Jesus Followers, Healing, Jesus, The Greek Magical Papyri|
The lessons he taught concerning the realm of God may well have touched the soul and caused the kind of awakening that actually healed the sick.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2020-12-03T02:10:25-05:00December 3rd, 2020|Tags: Healing, Meaning of Life, Religion, Theology|
"Sometimes people think theology is some kind of criticism, but it’s about seeing the world more richly and fully." An interview with Dr. Stephen Pattison.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2021-01-25T04:20:59-05:00October 8th, 2020|Tags: Early Christian Communities, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Thomas, Healing, New Testament|
If I’m reading this right, it sounds like the power to heal in the Gospel of Thomas … belongs to those who love unselfishly and unpretentiously.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2023-08-14T21:27:47-04:00March 21st, 2020|Tags: Early Jesus Followers, Healing|
This class, offered by Early Christian Texts and taught by Dr. Shirley Paulson, is an introductory course constructed especially for spiritually curious people who don’t have much experience with the books circulated during the early days of Christianity. As well as providing a foundation for more the advanced courses, Ancient Christian Texts for Modern Healing gives users insights into the healing beliefs and practices of early Jesus followers.