Reza Aslan in conversation with Rainn Wilson at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (58)

0:06 Conversion Experience and Christian Rock Music chapter 5
0:06 Conversion Experience and Christian Rock Music
2:26 Medieval Warfare and Pike Square Tactics
4:04 Coming to Faith as a Persian Refugee
5:32 Growing Up with a Muslim Cultural Identity
6:47 Conversion to Christianity through Young Life
8:20 Historical Jesus vs. Traditional Christian Teachings chapter 5
8:20 Historical Jesus vs. Traditional Christian Understanding
9:50 Evolution of Jesus from Historical Figure to Deity
11:21 Failed Messianic Movements and Jesus' Legacy
12:51 The Meaning of the Messiah in Ancient Judaism
14:06 The Significance of Jesus's Resurrection in Christianity
15:36 Historical Reliability of the Gospels chapter 4
15:36 Historical Reliability of the Gospels
17:34 Historical Accuracy of Jesus' Teachings and Miracles
18:52 Historicity of Jesus's Predictions of Death
20:16 Jesus' Path to Sacrificial Death Explained
21:40 Origins of Zealotry in Biblical Doctrine chapter 3
21:40 Zeal in Biblical Doctrine and Ancient Jewish Culture
23:25 Zealotry and its Influence on Jesus's Teachings
24:45 Crucifixion as Punishment in Ancient Roman Society
26:44 The Significance of James in Early Christianity chapter 3
26:44 The Significance of James in Early Christianity
28:43 Early Christianity's Jewish Roots and Law
30:30 Conflict Between Paul and James in Early Christianity
32:57 Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple chapter 3
32:57 Roman Conquest and Destruction of Jerusalem
34:15 The Destruction of Jerusalem and its Impact
35:45 Christianity's Origins and Interpretations of Salvation
38:32 Early Christian Community's Focus on Poverty Alleviation chapter 2
38:32 Early Christian Community's Focus on Poverty Alleviation
40:28 Jesus' Teachings on Power and Social Justice
42:53 Comparing Jesus to Social Justice Leaders chapter 3
42:53 Jesus and Social Activism: Spiritual Leadership
45:44 Historical Research Process for Jesus Book
47:07 Historical Significance of Jesus' Movement in 1st Century
48:49 Historical Methodology for Studying Jesus chapter 2
48:49 Historical Methodology for Studying Jesus
50:49 Biblical Events and Their Historical Accuracy
53:09 Historicity of the Gospels and Ancient Deities chapter 2
53:09 Historicity of the Gospels and Truth
54:33 Monotheism and Polytheism in Ancient Israel
58:00 Alternative Gospels and Early Christian Interpretations chapter 3
58:00 Alternative Gospels and Early Christian Interpretations
1:00:41 Authenticity of Non-Canonical Christian Gospels
1:02:25 Historical Value of Early Christian Gospels
1:03:50 Jesus' Title and the Origins of Christianity chapter 2
1:03:50 Jesus' Titles and the Origins of Christianity
1:05:43 Interpreting the Sabbath in the Gospels
1:08:44 The Resurrection Experience and Its Historical Significance chapter 2
1:08:44 The Resurrection Experience in Early Christianity
1:10:49 The Nature and Purpose of Religion
1:13:04 Differences Between James and Paul's Theological Perspectives chapter 1
1:13:04 Differences Between James and Paul's Theological Views
1:17:16 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Faces a Trap chapter 3
1:17:16 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Faces Consequences
1:18:49 Jesus' Response to Paying Roman Tribute
1:20:15 Jesus' Teachings on Tribute and Temple Authority

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