The Day the Revolution Began (Udemy.com)

Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion

Created by: N.T. Wright

Produced in 2019

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What you will learn

  • Understand the reasons for attempting to gain further understanding of what changed as of 6:00 PM on Good Friday.
  • Describe some of the historical reasons for certain theories that surround the meaning of Jesus's crucifixion.
  • Articulate the perspective of the ancient pagan world with reference to sacrifice to gods.
  • Provide reasons why the early Christians thought that the Old Testament provides background for the idea of Jesus's crucifixion.
  • Discern how the stories of Israel intersect with Christian belief especially surrounding the idea of sacrifice.
  • Explain how the concept of "rescue" pervades the work of Jesus in His life and death.
  • Present biblical arguments that support a rich understanding of the meaning of Jesus's crucifixion.
  • Encourage Christians to walk in a new sense of wonder as those who have been rescued from death in order to live lives of love.

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Overall Score : 96 / 100

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Course Description

The renowned scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author widely considered to be the heir to C. S. Lewis contemplates the central event at the heart of the Christian faithJesus crucifixionarguing that the Protestant Reformation did not go far enough in transforming our understanding of its meaning.

InThe Day the Revolution Began, N. T. Wright once again challenges commonly held Christian beliefs as he did in his acclaimedSurprised by Hope. Demonstrating the rigorous intellect and breathtaking knowledge that have long defined his work, Wright argues that Jesus death on the cross was not only to absolve us of our sins; it was actually the beginning of a revolution commissioning the Christian faithful to a new vocationa royal priesthood responsible for restoring and reconciling all of Gods creation.

Wright argues that Jesus crucifixion must be understood within the much larger story of Gods purposes to bring heaven and earth together.
The Day the Revolution Beganoffers a grand picture of Jesus sacrifice and its full significance for the Christian faith, inspiring believers with a renewed sense of mission, purpose, and hope, and reminding them of the crucial role the Christian faith must play in protecting and shaping the future of the world.
Who this course is for:
Any person who has wondered about why Christians have an affinity for thinking that Jesus's crucifixion has any ramifications for the present day.
People who wish to have a deeper understanding of the meaning of Jesus's death.
People who long for hope that is grounded in Jesus's crucifixion as an historical event. Followers of Jesus who wish to have greater appreciation for what God has accomplished in Christ.

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Instructor Details

N.T. Wright

N.T Wright received his BA, MA and PHD from Oxford University. He taught New Testament at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities 1978-1993. He was Dean of Lichfield, then Canon of Westminster, then Bishop of Durham (Church of England), 1994-2010. Since 2010 Prof. Wright has been Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He has published over 75 books and hundreds of articles. Prof. Wright recently received the Burkitt Medal from the British Academy for services to New Testament scholarship. He enjoys writing, lecturing, mentoring students and an occasional round of golf. He delights in spending time with his family in the midst of a busy schedule of writing and traveling.

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By Graham Kemp on 11/15/2020

I have almost read the book Now I want to study deeper into it's message. Should be good!

By Tommy Elkins on 10/21/2020

There are so many wonderful treasures shared in these teachings and help given to learn how to better see other treasures when I learn at my own leisure.

By Aaron Kight on 10/19/2020

Jesus' death on the cross is not a tragedy; it's not the last thing in a sad story. The cross changes the world. The cross begins a revolution. What is this revolution? What does the cross really mean? The answers to those questions are in this wonderful course by Professor Wright.

By Judith Locker on 9/25/2020

I am still quite confused.

By Nahuel Pierotti on 8/19/2020

Excelente. Satisface todas las expectativas

By Thomas Albinson on 8/19/2020

fantastic. i read the book - now the course is helping me reflect more deeply on it. i'm doing it with a small group of colleagues with whom i serve refugees internationally. so helpful as we move through so many cultures and worldviews.

By Michelle McAninch on 8/16/2020

Excellent teaching!

By Aaron Bauer on 7/24/2020

This is a super helpful exploration of a dense book. So amazing!

By Ronaele Heard on 7/13/2020

So far, the course seems to be helpful/

By John Graham on 7/10/2020

I've been wrestling with the real meaning of the cross. I've tried reading the book 'the day the revolution began' but didn't get far. So it seemed obvious to do this course as I'm a fan of NT . For many years I've worked with substitutionary atonement alone but that doesn't seem to contain the enormity of what happened at calvary that day.

By Edward Klenk on 7/3/2020

I believe that the cross is central to understanding Jesus and the scriptures. Since visiting the ancient sites of Rome as a teenager, I have been compelled to recognize the importance of the death of Jesus and its mystery.

By Marilynn Knott on 6/25/2020

Yes I am enjoying the sessions. I do not think the multiple choice questions always match what is included in the sessions. I even went back and listened to one segment again and the information required to answer one of the questions was not included.