“Death creates an economy that makes life precious. One of the ways of naming that preciousness is friendship.”
Stanley Hauerwas

Professor John Barclay

Professor John Barclay was appointed Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at Durham University in 2003, succeeding Professor James Dunn. He is a prolific New Testament scholar who has been widely published in journals and books. He has special expertise on the apostle Paul and Second Temple Judaism. His publications include Obeying the Truth (1986), Jews in the Mediterranean Diaspora (1996), a guide on Colossians and Philemon (1997), and a commentary on Josephus’ Against Apion (2000).

He is currently engaged in writing a book on Paul’s understanding of grace. A gifted and popular speaker, Professor Barclay brings great historical and theological insight into how divine grace transformed the first-century world.

Videos

The Scandal of Grace: Part I

The Scandal of Grace: Part II

Josephus: the man and the myths. Part I

Josephus: the man and the myths. Part II

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25-Aug-2010 10:48 PM Anonymous 5 out of 5 stars
Thank you very much! I would have liked to hear something on the external evidence for doubting Josephus as well - but apart from that it was very helpful!

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