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Rev Left Radio[BEST OF] Jesus Christ: Historical Materialism, Class Conflict, and the Jesus MovementORIGINALLY RELEASED May 22, 2023 Professors James Crossley and Robert J. Myles join Breht to discuss their fascinating work "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict". Together, they discuss their application of historical materalism to the life of Jesus, the difficulty of studying and sourcing the ancient past, the gospels and what they offer (as well as how they differ from one another), the mode of production and major classes of Jesus' era, John the Baptist and his ideological influence on the Jesus Movement, Jewish Millenarianism, Jesus' crucifiction, the Jesus Movement after Jesus' execution (and purported resurrection), and much more! Rob...2025-06-041h 59
The Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 169: The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus with James CrossleyIn this episode I talk with Dr. James Crossley, who teaches at Cambridge in England and MF Oslo in Norway. He explains the goals of the ‘Next Quest’ for the historical Jesus, which is an attempt to outline the next phase of historical Jesus research. He contributes the opening article in the new book The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus, out now on Eerdmans, where he outlines the goals of the Next Quest. He discusses his frustrations with historical Jesus research over the last several years and the problems with previous attempts to reconstruct Jesus. Instead of attempting to f...2024-12-101h 05
New Books in Jewish StudiesJames Crossley and Robert J. Myles, "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" (Zero Books, 2023)Alongside their collective acumen in traditional historical-critical and social-scientific approaches to the New Testament, James Crossley and Robert J. Myles bring a worthwhile dose of historical materialist criticism to historical Jesus scholarship in Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Zero Books/John Hunt Publishing, 2023). And while the Jesus they reconstruct from the various sources available for analysis may not evolve him into a Marxist or a modern socialist, Crossley and Myles regard the evidence for deprivation among the Judean/Galilean peasantry too significant to ignore, such that “revolutionary millenarianism” takes hold among these lower classes who yearned for a great...2023-08-021h 38
New Books in Biblical StudiesJames Crossley and Robert J. Myles, "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" (Zero Books, 2023)Alongside their collective acumen in traditional historical-critical and social-scientific approaches to the New Testament, James Crossley and Robert J. Myles bring a worthwhile dose of historical materialist criticism to historical Jesus scholarship in Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Zero Books/John Hunt Publishing, 2023). And while the Jesus they reconstruct from the various sources available for analysis may not evolve him into a Marxist or a modern socialist, Crossley and Myles regard the evidence for deprivation among the Judean/Galilean peasantry too significant to ignore, such that “revolutionary millenarianism” takes hold among these lower classes who yearned for a great...2023-08-021h 38
New Books in BiographyJames Crossley and Robert J. Myles, "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" (Zero Books, 2023)Alongside their collective acumen in traditional historical-critical and social-scientific approaches to the New Testament, James Crossley and Robert J. Myles bring a worthwhile dose of historical materialist criticism to historical Jesus scholarship in Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Zero Books/John Hunt Publishing, 2023). And while the Jesus they reconstruct from the various sources available for analysis may not evolve him into a Marxist or a modern socialist, Crossley and Myles regard the evidence for deprivation among the Judean/Galilean peasantry too significant to ignore, such that “revolutionary millenarianism” takes hold among these lower classes who yearned for a great...2023-08-021h 38
New Books in Critical TheoryJames Crossley and Robert J. Myles, "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" (Zero Books, 2023)Alongside their collective acumen in traditional historical-critical and social-scientific approaches to the New Testament, James Crossley and Robert J. Myles bring a worthwhile dose of historical materialist criticism to historical Jesus scholarship in Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Zero Books/John Hunt Publishing, 2023). And while the Jesus they reconstruct from the various sources available for analysis may not evolve him into a Marxist or a modern socialist, Crossley and Myles regard the evidence for deprivation among the Judean/Galilean peasantry too significant to ignore, such that “revolutionary millenarianism” takes hold among these lower classes who yearned for a great...2023-08-021h 38
New Books in Ancient HistoryJames Crossley and Robert J. Myles, "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" (Zero Books, 2023)Alongside their collective acumen in traditional historical-critical and social-scientific approaches to the New Testament, James Crossley and Robert J. Myles bring a worthwhile dose of historical materialist criticism to historical Jesus scholarship in Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Zero Books/John Hunt Publishing, 2023). And while the Jesus they reconstruct from the various sources available for analysis may not evolve him into a Marxist or a modern socialist, Crossley and Myles regard the evidence for deprivation among the Judean/Galilean peasantry too significant to ignore, such that “revolutionary millenarianism” takes hold among these lower classes who yearned for a great...2023-08-021h 38
New Books in Christian StudiesJames Crossley and Robert J. Myles, "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" (Zero Books, 2023)Alongside their collective acumen in traditional historical-critical and social-scientific approaches to the New Testament, James Crossley and Robert J. Myles bring a worthwhile dose of historical materialist criticism to historical Jesus scholarship in Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict (Zero Books/John Hunt Publishing, 2023). And while the Jesus they reconstruct from the various sources available for analysis may not evolve him into a Marxist or a modern socialist, Crossley and Myles regard the evidence for deprivation among the Judean/Galilean peasantry too significant to ignore, such that “revolutionary millenarianism” takes hold among these lower classes who yearned for a great...2023-08-021h 38Rev Left RadioJesus Christ: Historical Materialism, Class Conflict, and the Jesus Movement Professors James Crossley and Robert J. Myles join Breht to discuss their fascinating work "Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict" put out by Zero Book. Together, they discuss their application of historical materalism to the life of Jesus, the difficulty of studying and sourcing the ancient past, the gospels and what they offer (as well as how they differ from one another), the mode of production and major classes of Jesus' era, John the Baptist and his ideological influence on the Jesus Movement, Jewish Millenarianism, Jesus' crucifiction, the Jesus Movement after Jesus' execution (and purported resurrection), and much more! Robe...2023-05-222h 00The Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 18: The ‘Next Quest’ for the Historical JesusIn this episode, we look at New Testament scholar James Crossley’s proposed ‘Next Quest’ for the historical Jesus, and I comment on several of the suggestions that Dr. Crossley makes for further research. The Next Quest has a lot of potential, but it could benefit from both libertarian and Austrian ideas. This is part two in the series; for a background on the quest please listen to episode 17. Episode Outline:I. James Crossley and The Next QuestII. The ‘Next Quest’ for the Historical Jesus Media Referenced:The Next Quest for the...2022-09-0654 min
CenSAMM podcastsInterview with Christopher Rowland: A Career in Apocalyptic StudiesChristopher Rowland (University of Oxford) is interviewed by Catrin Williams and James Crossley about his career in the study of apocalypticism and his recently published collected essays. The sound quality for Crossley is not quite the expected studio quality because the interview was recorded over Zoom but it is clear and comprehensible. 2022-05-2941 min
The Dirt PodcastCargo Cults: Actually a Thing?
First used to describe religious movements that emerged in Melanesia following contact with Allied military personnel in World War II, cargo cults are sects and ritualized behaviors intended to summon outsiders (and their stuff) back and bring about a new age. We’ll explore theories for why they come about, discuss some examples of cargo cults in the traditional definition, and consider what parallels might exist in other cultures.Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot!Connect with James on Tw...2022-05-251h 20
The Archaeology Podcast Network FeedCargo Cults: Actually a Thing?First used to describe religious movements that emerged in Melanesia following contact with Allied military personnel in World War II, cargo cults are sects and ritualized behaviors intended to summon outsiders (and their stuff) back and bring about a new age. We’ll explore theories for why they come about, discuss some examples of cargo cults in the traditional definition, and consider what parallels might exist in other cultures.Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot!Connect with James on Tw...2022-05-251h 24
CenSAMM podcastsGullin on Violence, Branch Davidians/Waco and Ordre du Temple SolaireBritta Gullin (Umea University, Sweden) looks at the complex causes and processes behind the violence involved in two events concerning two millenarian movements: Branch Davidians at Waco, USA (1993) and Ordre du Temple Solaire (OTS) at Freiburg, Switzerland (1994). The sound is not ideal because the recording is from a paper presented on Skype, but it is entirely comprehensible and the quality, of course, shines through.2022-04-0520 min
CenSAMM podcastsUFO Belief and When Prophecy FailsTimothy Jenkins (University of Cambridge) looks at Festinger’s When Prophecy Fails (1956) and his famous study of believers in UFOs, including gender distinctions made among the group.2022-03-0224 min
CenSAMM podcastsArtificial Intelligence: Roundtable DiscussionRoundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence with Beth Singler, Robert Geraci, Victoria Lorrimar, and Scott Midson, hosted by Simon Robinson.2022-02-2539 min
CenSAMM podcastsThe Book of Revelation and William Blake's ApocalypseChristopher Rowland (Dean Ireland’s Emeritus Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford) discusses apocalyptic language in the work of William Blake (1757-1827). In particular, the Book of Revelation, the paradigmatic apocalypse, is shown to have had a profound influence on Blake’s texts and images.2022-02-1035 min
CenSAMM podcastsOTS/Solar Temple, MOVE/OnaMove, Oneida Community, Twelve Tribes, Doukhobors/Spirit Wrestlers, and Ecoovie (CenSAMM10)In this episode, Susan Palmer (Concordia University) looks at six millenarian groups (OTS/Solar Temple, MOVE/OnaMove, Oneida Community, Twelve Tribes, Doukhobors/Spirit Wrestlers, and Ecoovie), and discusses their attitudes towards children and violence.2022-02-0437 min
CenSAMM podcastsApocalypticism and the Panacea Charitable TrustJustin Meggitt (University of Cambridge) talks about the Panacea Charitable Trust and the importance of the critical, academic study of apocalypticism and millenarian movement2022-01-0610 min
CenSAMM podcastsFamily International, Brahma Kumaris, Church Universal and Triumphant, & DK Foundation: Gender and Apocalyptic GroupsSarah Harvey and Suzanne Newcombe (INFORM, Kings' College London) discuss apocalyptic movements and gender, with a close look at DK Foundation, Church Universal and Triumphant, Family International/Children of God, and Brahma Kumaris.2022-01-0520 min
CenSAMM podcastsAriel Hessayon on Prophecy and MillenarianismIn this short podcast, Ariel Hessayon (Goldsmith's, University of London) talks about the definitions of "prophecy" and "millenarianism"2022-01-0503 min
Let's Start A CultThe Church of Almighty God | China's Most Dangerous CultThe Chinese government is often criticized for its harsh policies against groups that undermine it. However, many have welcomed the measures that it has taken to repress the Church of Almighty God, due to the cult’s involvement in dozens of controversies, including riots, a stabbing at a primary school, and a vicious murder that was caught on camera. Go to HelloFresh and use the code HFAFF80 for $80 off ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box!Follow us on the socials:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube...2021-09-2121 min
CenSAMM podcastsThe MariavitesThis episode features an interview with Damian Cyrocki (St Mary's Univeristy, Twickenham) who has worked extensively in the Polish group, the Mariavites.2020-07-0620 min
CenSAMM podcastsJames Crossley on John Ball and the 1381 Uprising (Peasants' Revolt)This episode is a recording of a public lecture given to the Worthing Theological Society (January 2020) on the most famous priest of the so-called Peasants' Revolt of 1381, his use of the Bible and apocalyptic traditions, and the English radical tradition. 2020-03-1230 min
CenSAMM podcastsChristian Zionism, Christians United for Israel and John HageeThis episode features an interview on Christian Zionism and American politics with Sean Durbin, author of Righteous Gentiles: Religion, Identity and Myth in John Hagee's Christians United for Israel (Brill, 2018). 2019-12-2312 min
CenSAMM podcastsZinzendorf and the Moravian Brethren: An Interview with Christina Petterson (CenSAMM03)This episode features an interview with Christina Petterson (Australian National University) on Zinzendorf, the Moravian Brethren and their apocalpytic beliefs. The interview took place at the annual American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature conference, Denver 2018. 2019-08-0710 min
CenSAMM podcastsNation of Islam and ApocalypticismThis episode features an interview with Herb Berg (University of North Carolina Wilmington) on the Nation of Islam and ideas relating to apocalypticism. The interview took place at the annual American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature conference, Denver 2018.2019-06-1411 min
CenSAMM podcastsViolence, Apocalpyticism and Christian Origins (CenSAMM01)CenSAMM's inaugural podcast on Christian origins, with a particular focus on the Gospel of Matthew and 'Q', and featuring Erin Roberts and Sarah Rollens. The interview took place at the annual Society of Biblical Literature/American Academy of Religion conference in Denver, November 2018.2019-05-1615 min
CenSAMM podcastsBSO7b Interview with Kaya Mar (Main)James Crossley interviews artist and political satirist, Kaya
Mar, about the Bible, religion and politics. This is the main part
of the interview. The introduction is BSO7a (here).2016-05-0335 min
CenSAMM podcastsBSO7a Interview with Kaya Mar (Intro)James Crossley interviews artist and political satirist, Kaya
Mar, about the Bible, religion and politics. The bulk of the
interview is BSO7b (here).2016-05-0302 min