Paula Fredrickson
Formerly a professor of scripture at Boston University, currently teaches at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She has published widely on the social and intellectual history of ancient Christianity.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 30min
The Wild Wild West of Early Christianity
Paula Fredrickson, a former professor at Boston University now teaching at the Hebrew University, shares her insights into early Christianity's chaotic origins. She dives into the interplay of competing beliefs, hidden gospels, and theological squabbles that defined the first 500 years. From the grumpy Church Fathers to the colorful world of pagan interactions, Fredrickson reveals that Christian diversity is not a modern issue but rather deeply rooted in history. This witty conversation offers a fresh perspective on the bickering yet beautiful family tree of Christian thought.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 39min
Was Paul a Failed Apocalyptic Prophet?
Paula Fredrickson, historian of early Christianity who rereads Paul through a Jewish lens. She questions common assumptions about resurrection appearances and whether Paul remained observant of Judaism. She links Reformation-era readings to modern views of Paul. The conversation also probes textual reliability, differing Gospel portraits of Jesus, and Christianity's cultural impact.
