TJP FULL EPISODE 1365 Wednesday 051425 James and the Giant Preacher With the Three Jim's Warrior God Jesus

On todays show Texas Jim delved into the historical context of the New Testament, focusing on the fall of the northern kingdom, the rise of the Parthian Empire, and the impact of Alexander the Great's Hellenization. The conversation highlighted the divide between Gentiles and Jews, the influence of Antiochus IV's persecution, and the Maccabean revolt. The speakers also explored the messianic expectations among Jews, the role of Herod the Great, and the cultural clash between Greek and Jewish traditions. The conversation emphasized the radical nature of Paul's message to unite Jews and Gentiles under Christ, despite the strong Jewish resistance to Hellenization. The discussion explores the cultural and religious expectations surrounding Jesus' message. Speaker 3 notes that Jews anticipated a physical king, while Gentiles, accustomed to emperor worship, found the concept of a personal God revolutionary. Glenn Cox highlights the shift from a warrior God to a teacher who dies for sins, emphasizing the resistance to this change. Speaker 4 adds that both Greeks and Jews expected a military hero, not a crucified king. The conversation also touches on the honor-shame culture and the implausibility of the Jewish and Greek movements without the resurrection. The speakers agree on the importance of historical understanding and express interest in future discussions. While the rest of us try to keep up but still Fascinating talk, don't miss it!