Ep. 161 Nijay Gupta Returns - How the First Christians were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling

In this episode, Nijay Gupta and I go back to the first century. In the Roman-Greco culture there were gods everywhere, blood and smoke from their sacrifices filled the air, icons of gods were on every corner. And here come the Christians – believers in the unseen, in the supremacy of Jesus, in the finished sacrifice of Jesus, meeting in homes instead of temples and the culture around them thought they were weird. They were dangerous. They were compelling. We talk about their different beliefs and practices. Join us as we discover how the first Christians were weird, dangerous and compelling. Nijay K. Gupta serves as professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, is the co-host of the Slow Theology podcast, is on the translation committee for the New Living Translation, and has written numerous books including Tell Her Story, Paul and the Language of Faith, and a commentary of Galatians for The Story of God Bible Commentary. Nijay's Book: Strange Religion Connect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.us Go to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcast https://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/ https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2 https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcast Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below. Friar Time Through meaningful interviews and heartfelt conversations, Friar Time, hosted by Fr.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show