John Dominic Crossan

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John Dominic Crossan

Born February 17, 1934 · Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland (age 92)

John Dominic Crossan is an Irish-American New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity and former Catholic priest. He was a prominent member of the Jesus Seminar, and is an emeritus professor at DePaul University. His research has focused on the historical Jesus, the theology of noncanonical gospels, and the application of postmodern hermeneutical approaches to the Bible.

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Battling DarknessBattling Darkness
Battling Darkness
MovieDocumentary
Prior to 1973, Satan seemed all but dead and gone, the causality of a modernist mindset. But with Linda Blair's disturbing performance in The Exorcist, Satan returned with a vengeance and since then films about demonic possession have fascinated viewers worldwide. However, was the visage of Satan that returned Biblical or distorted? And how have these images influenced society's view of the demonic and spiritual warfare? In this thought provoking documentary, these questions are examined with objectivity and insight from psychologists, modern-day exorcists and leading voices in Christianity.
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's PassionABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion · 2004
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion
10.02004
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
In this special edition of Primetime, ABC News' Diane Sawyer interviews filmmaker Mel Gibson about his highly controversial movie, ""The Passion of the Christ."" He responds to charges that the movie's portrayal of the Jewish role in the death of Christ will encourage anti-Semitism. He also elaborates on comments he's made about the Holocaust. In addition, Gibson tells why he felt it necessary to exhibit such a graphic depiction of Christ's crucifixion on film and discusses his decision to tell the story in Aramaic and Latin.
NBC News Presents - The Last Days of JesusNBC News Presents - The Last Days of Jesus · 2004
NBC News Presents - The Last Days of Jesus
7.02004
Movie
From NBC News, the most renowned news organization in broadcast journalism, comes the story of the final days of Jesus Christ - one of the most revered figures of all time. Reported by Stone Phillips from Jerusalem, this objective and discerning investigative report delves into recent discoveries about the events leading up to the crucifixion and sheds new light on the unanswered questions that still surround this defining moment in world history. An unprecedented collection, The Last Days of Jesus also includes insightful interviews with expert historians and exclusive bonus features that delve into the issue of faith - from ancient to modern times - including faith healing, the connection between God and the human brain, and the integration of spiritual principles in today's business world and our everyday lives. Only the award-winning NBC News team brings you this unique perspective on the unparalleled circumstances that profoundly changed the course of mankind forever.
The Real Jesus ChristThe Real Jesus Christ · 1999
The Real Jesus Christ
1999
MovieDocumentary
Explore the lost biography of Jesus Christ in this doc, chronicling an untold version of Christ's life story that would have been told by those who knew him better than anyone else - his closest followers and his family.
Apostle Paul: A Polite BribeApostle Paul: A Polite Bribe · 2013
Apostle Paul: A Polite Bribe
2013
Movie
For the first time, learn how one man's vision kept the early Christian movement together. How one man defied the very followers of Jesus himself... and in the end left his homeland to conquer an Empire. This is the compelling story of Paul the Apostle, originally named Saul of Tarsus. He zealously persecuted the early followers of Jesus and violently tried to destroy the newly forming Christian church. Paul s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus radically changed the course of his life. After his conversion, Paul began to preach that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
Peter and Paul and the Christian RevolutionPeter and Paul and the Christian Revolution · 2003
Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution
8.32003
MovieHistoryDocumentary
Two thousand years ago, in the Roman province of Judea, Jesus was crucified by imperial troops. Thousands before him had suffered the same fate. But unlike his predecessors on the cross, Jesus did not disappear from history. Instead, his memory was kept alive by a small band of Jews - men and women who held fast to their conviction that Jesus was the Messiah.
Banned from the BibleBanned from the Bible · 2003
Banned from the Bible
6.02003
SeriesDocumentary
Banned from the Bible is a documentary television series that originally aired on the History Channel as Time Machine: Banned from the Bible in 2003. Banned from the Bible discusses the ancient books that did not become part of the biblical canon. The series was continued with Banned from the Bible II in 2007.

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NBC News Presents - The Last Days of JesusNBC News Presents - The Last Days of Jesus · 2004
NBC News Presents - The Last Days of Jesus
7.02004
Movie
From NBC News, the most renowned news organization in broadcast journalism, comes the story of the final days of Jesus Christ - one of the most revered figures of all time. Reported by Stone Phillips from Jerusalem, this objective and discerning investigative report delves into recent discoveries about the events leading up to the crucifixion and sheds new light on the unanswered questions that still surround this defining moment in world history. An unprecedented collection, The Last Days of Jesus also includes insightful interviews with expert historians and exclusive bonus features that delve into the issue of faith - from ancient to modern times - including faith healing, the connection between God and the human brain, and the integration of spiritual principles in today's business world and our everyday lives. Only the award-winning NBC News team brings you this unique perspective on the unparalleled circumstances that profoundly changed the course of mankind forever.

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