The Conversions of Christianity: A World Full of Gods
Establishing the ancient Mediterranean religious and cosmic frameworks, providing the essential intellectual backdrop for understanding the genesis and evolution of early Christianities.
Paula Fredriksen
Professor
Standalone talks by Paula Fredriksen
6Self-contained public lectures, keynote addresses, and research seminars.
The Conversions of Christianity: Israel Abroad — Jews among the Gods
Exploring the diverse expressions of ancient Jewish identity within the Graeco-Roman world, establishing the foundational context for early Christian development.
The Conversions of Christianity: Israel Abroad — From Jesus to Christ
Tracing the transformation of Jesus's Galilean message into the broader Christian narrative, focusing on the pivotal role of Paul's Greek-speaking diaspora perspective.
The Conversions of Christianity: Israel Abroad - Lecture Six
Professor Paula Fredriksen concludes her Gifford Lecture series, examining how the progressive Christianization of government and church institutionalization transformed concepts of God, humanity, and the universe.
The Conversions of Christianity: Israel Abroad — The End, and New Beginnings
An examination of early Christian development through the lens of ancient Jewish apocalyptic traditions and the ethnographic conventions shaping Paul's message.
When Does Christianity Become Christianity? The Gifford Lectures - Lecture Five
In her fifth Gifford Lecture, Professor Paula Fredriksen investigates the critical inflection points at which early gospel traditions evolved into distinct Christian movements, addressing ethnicity, divinity, and developing theological distinctions.