Approaches to the New Testament - DVD -Collins, Jensen, Sanders & Strange

Biblical Archaeology Society Lecture Series  Approaches to the New Testament - A collection of essential lectures from world-renowned scholars I:  The Early Christian Bible in Art:  Pagan or Jewish Roots? Robin M. Jensen - Andover Newton Theological School - Connecting art themes and symbols with their associative meanings, Professor Jensen sorts out which motifs can be traced to pagan prototypes and which are biblical in origin.   48 minutes II:  The Early History of Sepphoris and the Jesus Movement James E Strange - University of South Florida - Combining historical, archaeological and sociological information about Galilee during the time of Jesus, Professor Strange portrays Galilee as an ideal setting for the beginning of a new religion.   52 minutes III:  The Dynamics of Intolerance:  Jews and Gentiles in Hellenistic Egypt John J Collins - University of Chicago - Professor Collins explores the ancient origins of anti-Semitism using two examples from pre-Christian Jewish communitie