Creating Jesus: The Gospel of Mark | With Dr. James Tabor

Today I'm joined by Dr James Tabor, Biblical scholar and expert in the origins of Christianity. We're here to talk about Mark, the oft overlooked and overwritten drama that is the true origin of the Jesus story.
Mark contains no birth narrative, starting Jesus' story with his baptism, and ends with no resurrection- in fact it ends with a tragic cliff-hanger. When understood clearly, it seems that Mark has surprisingly different beliefs than the other Gospels...

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Timecodes:
00:00 Start
01:12 Marcan Priority
06:04 Mark as historical
07:19 Mark's Unique Style
09:24 The End of Mark
14:45 Mark as Mark
16:59 Mark's Historical Context
22:17 Mark as Story
23:19 Why Understand Mark?

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[tinedossche]

I really love that Emma puts chapters in her videos, so helpful if I want to look back!

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Dr. Tabor is great teacher. I think I’ve read most of his books. Nice seeing him interviewed by this intelligent young lady.

[aaroncrawford]

This is one of the best and most interesting interviews I've ever seen on Mark. Professor Tabor is brilliant on the subject. I can't believe how much important information is just right here in this one video. 💥

[tomsenior]

I grew up in the English CofE Education system. Everyone who could not afford Public School had no choice. This meant indoctrination in the Christian Faith. Prayer and Hymns at Morning Assembly. RE Classes. Choir Practice. Church and weekly teachings from a member of the Church. The latter made me realise how ludicrous this Religion makes people behave. Even at the age of 6 I was not convinced that the Bible was at all reliable. Fair Play to those who believe. I hope it makes you a decent human being. For me it is a jumbled mess of silly anecdotes with no verifiable evidence to support the claims contained therein. Faith is all there is.

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Keep up the great work..

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I always had the impression that the Gospel of Mark was derived from a stage play. It's fast paced and easily presented. In those times you did plays.

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" Marketing " is the operative word when it comes to selling the "Jesus Narative. "

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Really insightful episode! Makes me want to read the Gospel of Mark now, even though I am not a Christian.

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I remain fascinated after having Dr Tabor for several courses at William and Mary in the 80s!

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Wonderful interview (as usual), Emma. Thank you. ❤❤❤

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first :0 also I’m exited to hear this bc I’ve read and believed the Bible my whole life (bc it’s just what I grew up with) and through your content I’ve realized it’s ok to be critical of the Bible and I hope this becomes a series <3

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Great interview. Well done, Emma. Great lecture, James.

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