The Biblical Jesus: Audio Course & Free Study Guide

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Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
Professor of New Testament Studies, CTU
(23 customer reviews)
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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Taught by Rev. Donald Senior, one of the world’s leading New Testament experts, The Jesus of Scripture has touched the hearts and minds of the faithful around the world. Now, you too can experience this masterwork of erudite and faithful lectures. Bristling with inspirational insights, this life-changing program will deliver you to the heart of the Gospels.

No individual’s life has made such a great impact, nor sparked such immense curiosity, as that of Jesus of Nazareth. In these 12 unparalleled lectures, you will explore the most authentic source for our understanding of Jesus: the four Gospels. As you encounter the Jesus of the Scriptures, you will come to understand the nature and history of the Gospels, as well as the fundamental dimensions of Jesus’ mission as portrayed by the evangelists. You will also explore how each Gospel author came to portray the Jesus who walked the hills of Judea and Galilee.

The portraits of Jesus found in the four Gospels an

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Taught by Rev. Donald Senior, one of the world’s leading New Testament experts, The Jesus of Scripture has touched the hearts and minds of the faithful around the world. Now, you too can experience this masterwork of erudite and faithful lectures. Bristling with inspirational insights, this life-changing program will deliver you to the heart of the Gospels.

No individual’s life has made such a great impact, nor sparked such immense curiosity, as that of Jesus of Nazareth. In these 12 unparalleled lectures, you will explore the most authentic source for our understanding of Jesus: the four Gospels. As you encounter the Jesus of the Scriptures, you will come to understand the nature and history of the Gospels, as well as the fundamental dimensions of Jesus’ mission as portrayed by the evangelists. You will also explore how each Gospel author came to portray the Jesus who walked the hills of Judea and Galilee.

The portraits of Jesus found in the four Gospels and echoed in the rest of the New Testament writings are powerful, beautiful, and compelling. They remain a unique and riveting type of literature: biographies that were meant to inspire and transform.

The video version of this course contains carefully selected images, informative text, and engaging graphics.

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Fr. Donald Senior is one of Catholicism’s leading New Testament scholars. He is President Emeritus of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where he is also a professor of the New Testament. A Roman Catholic priest of the Passionist order, Fr. Senior has served on the Pontifical Biblical Commission since Pope John Paul II named him to it in 2001. He has taught and led study tours in the Holy Land for over 25 years. In addition to having written books and articles too numerous to list, Fr. Senior is the general editor of The Bible Today and The Catholic Study Bible, as well as coeditor of the 22-volume commentary series New Testament Message. Fr. Donald Senior earned his doctorate in New Testament Studies from the University of Louvain, Belgium, and completed further graduate studies at Hebrew Union College and Harvard University. He is past president of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. In 1994, the Catholic Library Association of America gave him its Jerome Award for outstanding scholarship. In 1996, the National Catholic Education Association awarded him the Bishop Loras Lane Award for his outstanding contribution to theological education.
 
Praise for Fr. Donald Senior
 “If you’re looking to understand Jesus you could do no better than Donald Senior. One of the leading scholars on Jesus, and on the Gospels, Father Senior is a superb companion, teacher and spiritual guide, who will help you, in an accessible and inviting way, come to know both the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith.” – James Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
“Father Donald Senior is a leading expert on the Gospel of Matthew. No one is more qualified to explain its intricacies. Not only are his insights the fruit of technical expertise, but his reflections are pastorally sensitive and inviting. Now You Know Media has done a great service to produce these accessible, user-friendly resources. Highly recommended!” – Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, P.S.S.
“Whoever allows Donald Senior, C.P., to be their guide through the Gospel of Matthew is in for a wonderful experience. Having immersed himself in studying, teaching, and preaching this Gospel for decades, Fr. Senior both opens up the meaning of the text and leads one to embrace its transformative power for believers today.” – Sr. Barbara Reid, O.P., VP and Academic Dean at CTU

  • The Jesus of the Scriptures: Introduction
  • The Gospels as Portraits of Jesus
  • The Origin of Jesus and His Identity as Son of God
  • Jesus and His Disciples
  • Jesus the Healer
  • Jesus as Teacher
  • Jesus the Prophet
  • Jesus the Christ
  • The Passion and Death of Jesus
  • The Meaning of Jesus’ Death
  • Jesus Risen
  • Beyond Jesus: The Risen Christ and the Early Church

23 reviews for The Biblical Jesus: Audio Course & Free Study Guide

  1. Jack

    Well done and informative

    More than once, I have taken a CD and listened to it while getting ready for bed at night. Without fail, I have found each of the CDs well done and informative.

  2. Rev. Nghia Cao, CSsR, Liguori, MO, USA

    *

    Both the content of the program and the presenter are of world-class excellence!

  3. Barbara Smith Scarborough, Maine, USA

    *

    Fr. Donald Senior is an outstanding presenter that makes the material very accessible to his audience.

  4. Denton Harris, Beaumont, Texas, USA

    *

    An exceptional overview of Jesus as presented in the Scriptures by world class Catholic authority.

  5. Sr. Phyllis Schenk, O.P. Illiopolis, IL 62539

    *

    Fr. Senior is very competent in the area of scripture. He easily brought the topic to our life today.

  6. Sr. Phyllis S., O.P., IL

    2015 Spring Survey

    Jesus of the Scriptures was informative but not too difficult for those without a formal scriptural background.

  7. William M., IA

    2015 Spring Survey

    Very fine and up to date presentatioins by an expert in the field of Catholic Biblical studies.

  8. Barbara

    Fr. Senior is one of the best English speaking Scripture scholars in the world.

    Fr. Senior is one of the best English speaking Scripture scholars in the world. And yet his presentation is simple and direct which makes it easy for persons with little scripture background to learn a lot.

  9. Sr. Phyllis

    Scholarly but very understandable!

    I used Fr. Don Senior’s ” Jesus of Scripture” as an adult ed class. It was scholarly but very understandable for those with minimal background.

  10. Elaine

    Jesus came alive to me in this course.

    Jesus came alive to me in this course. I love scripture and work in RCIA and I was able to play parts of this course for the Inquirers who think Catholics don’t know scripture.

  11. Dcn. Dennis

    Each time I listen to his presentations I learn something new!

    As a permanent Deacon I found the course to be fascinating and very informative. Rev. Donald Senior, C.P., S.T.D., is clearly a subject matter expert and an excellent presenter. Each time I listen to his presentations I learn something new!

  12. Sr Clare H., Indonesia

    Winter Survey: January 2017

    I really liked Donald Senior’s lectures on Jesus in the Gospels. They were inspiring as well as informative.

  13. Dcn James S., Canada

    Winter Survey: January 2017

    It was very insightful and well organized and beautifully delivered.

  14. Kenneth S., AZ

    Winter Survey: January 2017

    The course material led me to think about Jesus’ days as He lived His life in this world. We are becoming more and more like two friends.

  15. Dcn Mark C., AZ

    Winter Survey: January 2017

    Fr Senior is a a scholar, a pastor of the intellect and spirit, a most welcome companion/leader on my faith journey.

  16. (Sister) Marion C. M., NY

    Winter Survey: January 2017

    I have played some of this in my graduate course on the Synoptic Gospels. One of my students used it for a Scripture Study course in a parish. We regularly give an award for Scripture Studies at our graduation ceremony and for the pat several years this program has been the award.

  17. Marilane M., CO

    Summer Survey: July 2017

    Donald Senior has has a simple, unassuming, and relaxed presentation based on tremendous knowledge and lifelong study. He is easy to listen to and trustworthy. He is not presenting his own theories or hypotheses….

  18. Joe M., AL

    Summer Survey: July 2017

    Fr. Donald Senior is a superb presenter on identifying Jesus in the Scriptures through each of the Evangelists. He presents a very good image of Jesus and his teachings in a easy to understand way.

  19. Jeanine F., NM

    2017 Christmas Survey

    We used this program with a small group of adults and found great enthusiasm for the program as well as for our use of it. Donald Senior is confident before the camera and easy to watch. A couple other presenters have been less comfortable in their role.

  20. Al T., TX

    2017 Christmas Survey

    The Jesus of Scripture by Rev. Senior was very well presented and a great way to explore the life of Christ. Rev. Senior presents extremely well with his soothing voice and passionate expression. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to know more intimately all the vital aspects of Jesus.

  21. J. Clifton M., AL

    2018 Spring Survey

    It was informational and spiritually helpful. It helped my personal reflection and my preaching.

  22. William M., IA

    2018 Spring Survey

    The new literary critical approach to the Gospels emerged, treating them in a way that listeners don’t have to get overly caught up in the minutiae of history and sources, as fine as that method is. A truly honest and authentic treatment of the literary genre of Gospel as this will lead listeners into a deeper appreciation of the various portraits of Jesus in Matthew’s, Mark’s, Luke’s, and John’s presentations.

  23. Aimee F., MA

    Summer 2018 Survey

    His manner of speaking is very clear, pleasant, and understandable. The content is solid, and informative. I especially appreciated the art he feature and thought it enhanced his presentation. I hope you will have him give a retreat.

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