What Did Jesus Say? | The History of Christianity

Word of mouth is a powerful tool—in fact, the Gospels of the New Testament were first written down 50 years after Jesus's death as records of what Greek-speaking Christians heard about Jesus's life and deeds. Although this complicates things when considering the sources, historians navigate problems like these all the time. Get as close to the source as possible right here. This video is episode five from the series The Triumph of Christianity, presented by Bart Ehrman. Learn more about Christianity at https://www.thegreatcourses.com/youtube. Table of Contents: 00:00 Finding Accurate Sources of Information on Jesus 05:10 Why We Can't Rely on the Four Gospels Alone 10:08 How Do Scholars Utilize Sources with Contradictions? 15:52 Facts on Jesus Most Historians Agree Upon 19:14 Jesus on Apocalypticism 24:46 Jesus Delivers Controversial Message at Passover 26:59 What Led to Jesus's Crucifixion ------------------------------------------- Welcome to The Great Courses on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a diverse sampling of educational videos from our extensive library of courses, all taught by some of the world’s greatest professors and subject matter experts. If you are enjoying these videos, you can discover more amazing Great Courses content with ad-free, unlimited streaming of thousands of lectures on subjects ranging from history, science, art, philosophy, and literature to professional development, health and wellness, world travel, hobbies, and so much more with The Great Courses streaming services. With four services to choose from, there’s a Great Courses membership that’s right for you. Discover your perfect fit at https://www.thegreatcourses.com/youtube.