Homebrewed Christianity Ask JC Anything with John Dominic Crossan
Feb 26, 2025
John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is a leading historical Jesus scholar and bestselling author. He reflects on his Irish Catholic heritage and its influence on his theological inquiry. The conversation dives into collaborative eschatology, underscoring human responsibility in justice. Crossan also addresses mythicist arguments about Jesus’ historicity and shares insights on creating an accurate Jesus film. He highlights the intersection of Paul's vision and modern science, teasing his future participation in Theology Beer Camp.
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Paul's Focus
- Paul's focus on Jesus' execution and resurrection reveals the core of his theology: God's revelation through Christ's sacrifice.
- Crossan suggests mythicist arguments, denying Jesus' existence, miss this crucial point.
Mythicist Debate
- Crossan believes mythicist arguments are difficult to counter because they dismiss any evidence as fabricated.
- He points to Paul's escape from Nabataeans, aligning with historical events, as an example easily dismissed by mythicists.
Historically Accurate Jesus Film
- Crossan envisions a historically accurate Jesus film centered on Judas, exploring the conflict between violent and nonviolent resistance.
- Key characters would include Judas, Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Peter.
