{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a04195492e9663a6f3ead98/6a042657ece5b71f1fbe9247?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr. Craig Blomberg unpacks the question did Jesus Die and Rise in AD 30 or 33?","description":"<p><strong>Dr. Craig L. Blomberg</strong> is <strong>Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament</strong> at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado. He joined the faculty in 1986 and taught there for nearly 40 years before retiring.</p><p><br></p><p>He is one of the leading evangelical New Testament scholars of his generation, widely respected for his work on the historical reliability of the Gospels, the life of Jesus, parables, and New Testament introduction. He is known for careful, balanced scholarship that bridges academic rigor and the church.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Books</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey</strong> (3rd edition, 2022) — A widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of the life of Jesus and the four Gospels. It won an ECPA Gold Medallion Award in its first edition.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation</strong> (2nd edition) — The companion volume to <em>Jesus and the Gospels</em>, offering a clear, thorough introduction to the rest of the New Testament.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This podcast produced and presented by David Maegraith, founder of MMJesus.com</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and hotly debated questions in biblical history: <strong>Did Jesus die and rise again in AD 30 or AD 33?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this podcast, we examine the evidence from all angles—historical records, astronomical data, Jewish calendar calculations, Gospel timelines, and archaeological insights—to uncover which year best fits the biblical account of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode explores:</p><ul><li>The political and religious climate of 1st-century Judea under Pontius Pilate</li><li>The role of Passover, the lunar calendar, and possible dates for the Last Supper</li><li>Key differences between the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John</li><li>Modern scholarship, early church traditions, and surprising new research</li><li>What the answer might mean for faith, history, and how we understand Easter today</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, a history buff, or simply curious, this show brings rigorous investigation, respectful debate, and fresh perspectives to a question that still matters 2,000 years later.</p>","author_name":"Maegraith Productions"}