I read from ‘Parting of the Ways: Between Christianity and Judaism and Their Significance for the Character of Christianity’ by Professor James D.G. Dunn, footnote to page 77. Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in… Read More ›
Dr Jimmy Dunn
The most powerful objection to my views on the Gospel of Jesus considered
I read from ‘Unity and Diversity: An Inquiry Into the Character of Earliest Christianity’ by Professor James D.G. Dunn. The institution of the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11 (NRSV): ‘For I received from the Lord what I also handed… Read More ›
Jesus is Lord! But what does this mean?
I discuss ‘Unity and Diversity: An Inquiry Into the Character of Earliest Christianity‘ by Professor James D.G. Dunn. Unity and Diversity is a thorough investigation into the New Testament and Christianity’s origins. It assumes the reader is familiar with the… Read More ›
Christology in the Making and why John’s Gospel does not give us the actual words of Jesus.
I read from ‘Christology in the Making: An Inquiry into the Origins of the Doctrine of the Incarnation‘ by professor James D.G. Dunn, pp 29-30. This text is designed for students and academics studying the doctrine of the incarnation. Dunn… Read More ›
An academic excursus: A selection of mainstream New Testament scholarly views on the Christology of the Gospel of John
I think it is important for Muslims and Christians to be aware of what responsible biblical scholars are saying about the gospel of John. This gospel more than any other has laid the christological foundation for later beliefs about Jesus…. Read More ›
RIP
I have just heard the sad news that the great Jimmy Dunn has passed away! He was one the world’s greatest New Testament scholars and taught me more about the Bible (and especially Christology) than anyone else. A great loss! Just… Read More ›
Did the first Christians worship Jesus?
Did the first Christians worship Jesus? A leading Christian New Testament scholar gives his careful assessment of the evidence.