In this lecture we explore how to read the parables, what they are, how they work.

In this lecture I discuss the question of the historical Jesus.

Here are links to three sources for my discussion on the resurrection:

John Updike, "Seven Stanzas on Easter"

Nicholas Kristof interview with Serene Jones

Response by James Martin, SJ

In this lecture, we examine the structure and main themes of the Gospel according to Luke.

In this lecture, I return to the Synoptic Question and go into somewhat more detail about its significance.

In this lecture, we look at the main themes of Matthew's Gospel and how it differs from the Gospel according to Mark.

This lecture is an orientation to the Gospel according to Mark.

In this lecture we explore the genre of the Gospels, and how understanding their literary formation can help us find meaning in them.

In this lecture, I discuss why attention to contexts of interpretation--the horizon of the text and our horizon as interpreters--is crucial to the work of biblical interpretation.