Biblical scholars believe that a source document existed from which the synoptic Gospels were drawn. The source document, known as "Q," may have been one of several sources that are not available to us today or have not yet been recovered. It is believed that Q may contain the most original ideas or teachings of Jesus that have been captured. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the various documents that have been classified as "Q" that show the evolution of early Christian thought about Jesus' teachings, his life, his death and his resurrection.

Biblical scholars believe that a source document existed from which the synoptic Gospels were drawn. The source document, known as Q, may have been one of several sources that are not available to us today or have not yet been recovered. It is believed that Q may contain the most original ideas or teachings of Jesus that have been captured. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore the various documents that have been classified as Q that show the evolution of early Christian thought about Jesus' teachings, his life, his death and his resurrection.

The writings in the New Testament had many cultural and philosophical influences that were present during the life of Jesus but heightened after his death. Gnostic ideas and influence can be found throughout the canonical and noncanonical Gospels, pointing to a mysticism that defines early Christianity. While scholars debate the extent of Gnosticism in early Christian thought, there is evidence of the use of Gnostic ideas and world view that have shaped Christianity through the ages. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore these ideas and influences in how we read the Christian Bible today.

The writings in the New Testament had many cultural and philosophical influences that were present during the life of Jesus but heightened after his death. Gnostic ideas and influence can be found throughout the canonical and noncanonical Gospels, pointing to a mysticism that defines early Christianity. While scholars debate the extent of Gnosticism in early Christian thought, there is evidence of the use of Gnostic ideas and world view that have shaped Christianity through the ages. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore these ideas and influences in how we read the Christian Bible today.

The writings in the New Testament had many cultural and philosophical influences present during the life of Jesus which were heightened after his death. Zoroastrianism was prevalent in the 200 years before and after Jesus' life, and its influence on the thinking of evangelists and theologians of the early Christian church is evident. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the world view presented by Zoroastrianism and its affect on Christian Scripture.

The writings in the New Testament had many cultural and philosophical influences present during the life of Jesus which were heightened after his death. Zoroastrianism was prevalent in the 200 years before and after Jesus' life, and its influence on the thinking of evangelists and theologians of the early Christian church is evident. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the world view presented by Zoroastrianism and its affect on Christian Scripture.

In the days of early Christianity, interest in Jesus’ early life began to grow, and out of that stories arose about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical gospels. The Gospel of Thomas contains the stories about his childhood after being lost in the Temple and until beginning his ministry. The Gospel of James contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.

In the days of early Christianity, interest in Jesus' early life began to grow, and out of that stories arose about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical gospels. The Gospel of Thomas contains the stories about his childhood after being lost in the Temple and until beginning his ministry. The Gospel of James contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.

In the first days of Christianity, interest in Jesus’ early life began to grow. Consequently, stories arose about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical Gospels. The Gospel of James, for example, contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.

In the first days of Christianity, interest in Jesus' early life began to grow. Consequently, stories arose about the circumstances of his birth and childhood that are not conveyed in the canonical Gospels. The Gospel of James, for example, contains stories about his mother, Mary, including circumstances of her birth and childhood that prepared her to be the mother of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they examine these little-known stories and discover their significance for us today.