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Strangers in Jerusalem Podcast
by Strangers in Jerusalem
Hi everybody, I'm Dr. Trevan Hatch.In this podcast, I explore the Jewish context of the New Testament (especially the Gospels) and the Jesus traditions. I look at the Jewish elements in Jesus' teachings, how the authors of the Gospels utilized the Hebrew Scriptures as they composed their Gospels, what early Jews thought about a "messiah," and a host of other aspects of Jesus' Jewish world.I plan to post one new video every week.You can also get this material on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxAhHk24wrfPzFrMrNxcLA
Episodes
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38- Why Matthew Hated the Pharisees and Peter (Interview w/ Backyard Professor)
In this episode, I explain the few major factors that shaped the political message of the Gospels. I explain why the author of Matthew demonized Pharisees, and why he demonized Peter.
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37-The Pharisees are the Good Guys (Interview w/ Backyard Professor)
In this episode, I detail why I think the Pharisees are the good guys in the ancient Jewish world. I explain what we do with the seemingly hostile passages about Pharisees
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36- Interview with The Cultural Hall Podcast
In this interview, I talk about messianic expectations at the time of Jesus. Please check out The Cultural Hall Podcast. For the video version: https://youtu.be/FEaaUlCnGSE
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35- Daily Life at the Time of Jesus- Interview with Kerry Muhlestein
In this video, we talk about some aspects of daily life at the time of Jesus. We also discuss the messianic expectations during this time period. For the video version: https://youtu.be/uat98auPxUI
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34- The Rabbis and Jesus: The Striking Similarities b/t Jesus and Talmudic Sages
In October 2019, I gave a lecture to a group of Jewish Latter-day Saints. In this lecture, I talk about the striking similarities between Jesus and the Rabbinic sages. Why are some of the Jesus stories so similar to those of the Sages in Rabbinic literature? Check out the YouTube version:...
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33-The ”Angry God” and Canaanite Genocide
In this lecture, I discuss the basic issue of genocide in the Joshua Conquest story. I touch on the basic points of the problem, the archaeology, and the history. This lecture serves as a primer for my university class discussion. To see the visual version of the episode:...
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32- The Entire Book of Genesis in One Hour
Here is the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/jPz8DjsXMis
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31- Interview w/ Gospel Tangents Part 3 (”Crucify Him,” Adulterous Woman, Historicity)
In this episode, I discuss the "Crucify him" episode, the problems with the historicity of the setting and the Barabbas character. I also talk about the historicity of the Gospels.
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30- Interview w/ Gospel Tangents Part 2 (Paul, Jesus, Pharisees)
Part two of my interview with Gospel Tangents (Rick Bennett). We talk about the first Christian schism that rocked the early Jesus movement and influenced how the Gospels were written. We also talk about Jesus' relationship with the Pharisees (that it was more cordial than not)
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29- Interview w/ Gospel Tangents Part 1 (Birth Stories, Judas, and More)
Here we do a multipart interview about Jesus, Paul, Pharisees, and more with Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents.
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28- Amos, Obadiah, and Jesus
In this episode, I discuss the context and some content of Amos and Obadiah. I also discuss how some of the themes in the Minor Prophets, including Amos, influenced the teachings of Jesus.
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27- The Legacy of David and Solomon
In this video, I discuss David and Solomon in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels. I explain their legacy in the texts, throughout early Jewish history, and their association with Jesus as portrayed by the authors of the Gospels
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26- Jesus and the Pharisees- Radio Interview
This episode is a recording of an interview with The Mystic-Skeptic Podcast, which later aired on Radio Free Nashville on May 18, 2022.
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25- Jesus the Jewish Miracle Worker- Nature & Food Miracles
In this episode, we look at Jesus as a Jewish miracle worker who performs food and nature miracles. For the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJz75ZJIRyo&t=31s For Trevan Hatch's book:...
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24- Was Jesus' Calming the Storm an Exorcism?
In this episode, we look at Jesus and exorcism, specifically in relation to the storm episode on the sea of Galilee. To see the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/BtmLQ_2lf9A
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23- Jesus as a Jewish Healer
Thanks for tuning in. This podcast seeks to increase the knowledge base about the world of the Bible among Christians, Jews, Latter-day Saints (aka Mormons), and others. In this episode, we look at Jesus as a Jewish healer. We situate Jesus within early Jewish contexts and notions of miracle...
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22- Jesus as a Jewish Prophet
In this episode, we look at Jesus as a Jewish prophet. We situate Jesus within early Jewish contexts and notions of prophets. Several scattered suggestions throughout the Gospels illustrate Jesus’ prophetic status among some segments of the Jewish population. To see the video version of the...
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21- Jesus as a New Elisha
In this episode, Dr Trevan Hatch explains how the authors of the Gospels compare Jesus to the prophet Elisha. Both were miracle workers who ministered in the Lower Galilee and both filled the shoes of a prior prophet (Elijah and John the Baptist). To see the video version of this episode:...
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20- Jesus as a New Moses
In this episode, Dr. Trevan Hatch discusses why the authors of the Gospels portrayed Jesus in relation to Moses. YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/QQg-83hjXI8 Get Hatch's book here:...
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19- What Did Jesus Look Like and Why Does it Matter?
In this video I discuss what we know and don’t know about physical characteristics of Jewish males at the time of Jesus? What did Jesus look like? Long hair, short hair, long beard? How tall was he? I also discuss why this issue matters. I review how Jesus has been depicted at various points...
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18- Jesus as a Carpenter in Ancient Jewish Context
In this episode, I discuss the typical education that a rural Jewish boy received at the time of Jesus. I also discuss Jesus as a "carpenter"-- what this means practically and theologically. To see the video version of this episode, see: https://youtu.be/nQpAbBBEgWY To get Trevan Hatch's book:...
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17- Jesus' Childhood- Lifestyle & Family Dynamics
In this episode, I discuss what life was like for a boy growing up in rural Galilee at the time of Jesus. I talk about rural villages compared to big cities, the infrastructure of small towns, housing style, age of first marriage, birth rate, life expectancy, and more. To see the visual version…
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16- The Dove and the Voice of God in Jewish Context | Jesus' Jewish Baptism Part 4
In this video, we explore the Jewish elements of the Gospels' baptism verses, specifically the opening of heaven, the dove, and the voice of God. YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/6ovLRwL-iYQ To get more details on this and related topics, see Trevan Hatch's book, A Stranger in...
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15- The Jewish Baptism(s) of Jesus | Jesus' Jewish Baptism Part 3
In this episode, I explore the question of why Jesus sought out John the Baptist for immersion. I also talk about why Jesus would have been immersed (i.e., baptized) multiple times. To see the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/x0YGNA3e3hI To get Trevan's book see,...
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14- Jewish Baptism at the Time of Jesus | Jesus' Jewish Baptism Part 2
In this video, we explore Jewish immersion practices at the time of Jesus, and where John the Baptist fits within these practices. To see the video version of this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/L2FbGz-pzk0 To get more details on this and related topics, see Trevan Hatch's book, A Stranger in...
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13- Where was Jesus Baptized? | Jesus' Jewish Baptism Part 1
In this video, I discuss where John the Baptist most likely immersed his fellow Jews, and, therefore, where Jesus was most likely baptized. To get the visual version of this episode go to YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ex2SqEC3S4g To get more details about this and other related topics, find my…
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12- The Jewish Birth of Jesus
In this video, I discuss the Jewish context of Jesus’ birth narratives in Matthew and Luke. I look specifically at the star and its association with the Messiah in early Jewish texts. I also explain the wise men, why Matthew includes them while Luke does not, and where the notion of foreigners...
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11- The Jewish Genealogy of Jesus
In this episode, we explore the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew 1 and Luke 3. We look in-depth at what the authors of Matthew and Luke are trying to accomplish with their differing genealogies. Did Mary really commit adultery with a Roman Soldier? Why does the author of Matthew omit five names in...
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10- How the Gospels Betray Peter | What are the Gospels Part 6 of 6
In this episode, we continue our discussion from the previous episode where we discussed how the Gospels portray the original apostles. Here we look at how the authors of Matthew and Mark portray Peter, and how the author of Luke attempts to correct the record and save Peter's legacy. YouTube...
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9- How Do the Gospels Betray the Apostles? | What are the Gospels? Part 5 of 6
In this video, we continue the discussion on conflict in the Jesus Movement in the first century. We explore how the Gospels portray Romans and Gentiles, also how they portray the original apostles. To see the video version of this episode, click here: https://youtu.be/eYF2Rzx0ctY Dr. Hatch's…
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8- Gentile vs Jewish Followers of Jesus | What are the Gospels Part 4 of 6
In this video, we continue the discussion on the major factors that influenced how the Gospels were written. We explore the tension in the early Church in the few decades after Jesus died. We look at the Gentile-Inclusive faction vs the Jewish-Exclusive faction of the Jesus movement. Trevan…
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7- How First-Century Conflict Influenced the Gospels | What are the Gospels Part 3 of 6
In this video, Dr. Trevan Hatch explores how conflict between Jews and Romans, and also conflict among Jews themselves, influenced how the Gospels were written. The authors of the Gospels were writing in the time period AFTER the destruction of the Temple when Judaism was tiring to reinvent…
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6- The Gospels: History or Fiction?: What are the Gospels? Part 2 of 6
In this video, Dr. Trevan Hatch briefly tackles the question of whether the Gospels are historical texts or fictional texts. Obviously, we have no way to prove whether a certain saying or deed in the Gospels is completely historical, but this video provides a few things to ponder on the question....
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5 - The Gospels: What are They and When Where They Written?- What are the Gospels? Part 1
In this video, I talk briefly about when the Gospels were written, what type of ancient text the Gospels are, and what the authors of the Gospels were trying to accomplish when they wrote their Gospels. YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/RitXk9xZFwU For a more detailed treatment of...
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4- The Crime of Being "King of the Jews"- Jesus as a Messiah Part 3 of 3
Dr Trevan Hatch explains how Jesus’ experience compared to Jewish messianic expectations in the centuries immediately preceding and succeeding his birth? Did Jesus’ “lukewarm” followers see him as the “anointed one”? Did his closest disciples uniformly recognize him as the messiah? If so, did…
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3- "Messiah" in the First Century- Jesus as a Messiah Part 2 of 3
In this episode (part 2 of 3 in the messiah series), Dr. Trevan Hatch explains what many Jews at the time of Jesus thought about the messiah and shows what Jewish literature in the first centuries BCE and CE said about the messiah. That messianic expectations did not include a suffering, dying...
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2- Origins of "Messiah": Jesus as a Messiah Part 1 of 3
In this episode and the other two episodes in this messiah series, Dr. Trevan Hatch discusses Jesus and the Gospels within a messianic context. We begin in this episode by discussing the origins of the term "messiah" and related terms. In the next two episodes, we will situate Jesus' generation…
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1- Introduction to Strangers in Jerusalem
Hi everybody, I'm Dr. Trevan Hatch. In this podcast, I explore the Jewish context of the New Testament (especially the Gospels) and the Jesus traditions. I look at the Jewish elements in Jesus' teachings, how the authors of the Gospels utilized the Hebrew Scriptures as they composed their…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi everybody, I'm Dr. Trevan Hatch.In this podcast, I explore the Jewish context of the New Testament (especially the Gospels) and the Jesus traditions. I look at the Jewish elements in Jesus' teachings, how the authors of the Gospels utilized the Hebrew Scriptures as they composed their Gospels, what early Jews thought about a "messiah," and a host of other aspects of Jesus' Jewish world.I plan to post one new video every week.You can also get this material on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxAhHk24wrfPzFrMrNxcLA
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