Jesus and Brian: exploring the historical Jesus and his times via Monty Python's Life of Brian
"Monty Python's Life of Brian film is known for its brilliant satirical humour. Less well known is that the film contains references to what was, at the time of its release, cutting edge biblical scholarship and Life of Jesus research. This research, founded on the acceptance of the Histo...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Jesus and Brian] (2019) (De Wet, Chris L., 1982 -)
[Rezension von: Jesus and Brian] (2016) (Baudoin, Anne-Catherine, 1982 -) Jesus and Brian. Exploring the Historical Jesus and his Times via Monty Python’s Life of Brian (2016) (Tilly, Michael, 1963 -) |
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Life of Brian (Motion picture)
B Jesus Christ Historicity |
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| Summary: | "Monty Python's Life of Brian film is known for its brilliant satirical humour. Less well known is that the film contains references to what was, at the time of its release, cutting edge biblical scholarship and Life of Jesus research. This research, founded on the acceptance of the Historical Jesus as a Jew who needs to be understood within the context of his time, is implicitly referenced through the setting of the Brian character within a tumultuous social and political background.This collection is a compilation of essays from foremost scholars of the historical Jesus and the first century Judaea, and includes contributions from George Brooke, Richard Burridge, Paula Fredriksen, Steve Mason, Adele Reinhartz, Bart Ehrman, Amy-Jill Levine, James Crossley, Philip Davies, Joan Taylor, Bill Telford, Helen Bond, Guy Steibel, David Tollerton, David Shepherd and Katie Turner. The collection opens up the Life of Brian to renewed investigation and, in so doing, uses the film to reflect on the historical Jesus and his times, revitalising the discussion of history and Life of Jesus research. The volume also features a Preface from Terry Jones, who not only directed the film, but also played Brian's mum."-- Machine generated contents note: -- Preface: Terry Jones -- Introduction: The Historical Brian, by Joan E. Taylor, Kings College London, UK -- 1. Monty Python's Life of Jesus -- James Crossley and Philip Davies, University of Sheffield, UK -- 2. You'll probably get away with Crucifixion: How Brian (and Jesus) ended up on a Roman Cross' -- Helen Bond, University of Edinburgh, UK -- 3. Brian as a Teacher of Righteousness -- George Brooke, University of Manchester, UK -- 4. Brian, Judaism and the Law -- James DG Dunn, University of Durham, UK -- 5. The Life of Brian and the Apocalyptic Jesus -- Bart Ehrman, University of North Carolina, USA -- 6. "Are You a Virgin?": Biblical Exegesis and the Invention of Tradition -- Paula Fredriksen, Boston University, USA -- 7. Beards for Sale: The Uncut Version of Brian, Gender, and Sexuality -- Amy-Jill Levine, Vanderbilt University, USA -- 8. What Have the Romans Ever Done for Us?'Brian and Josephus on Anti-Roman Sentiment -- Steve Mason, University of Aberdeen, UK -- 9. Hook-nosed Heebies: Brian, Jesus and Jewish Identity -- Adele Reinhartz, University of Ottawa, Canada -- 10. Laughing at Brian, Laughing at Christ: Some Reflections on Film and Modern Art -- Aaron Rosen, King's College London, UK -- 11. "Romani Ite Domum"- Identity and Expressions of Resistance in Judaea -- Guy Stiebel, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel -- 12. Monty Python's Life of Brian and the Jesus Film -- William Telford, University of Durham, UK -- 13. The Church of England's Life of Python - or what the Bishop saw -- Richard Burridge, King's College London, UK -- 14. 'Blasphemy!' On Free Speech Then and Now -- David Tollerton, University of Exeter, UK -- 15. "The Shoe is the Sign!" Costuming 'Brian' and the Current Evidence for First-Century Dress -- Katie Turner, King's College London, UK -- Index. |
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| Item Description: | " ... a conference held by the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, King's College London, in June 2014, with sponsorship from the School of Arts and Humanities, and support too from T&T Clark Bloomsbury. This conference was titled, Jesus and Brian or: What have the Pythons done for us?"--Introduction |
| ISBN: | 0567665364 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.5040/9780567665362 |