Speaking of Faith | The Jewish Roots of the Christian Story


	March 24, 2005 New Testament writings about Jews may sound inflammatory in modern ears. A New Testament scholar with ties to both Judaism and Christianity helps us put these writings in context and look for meaning in the Passion that Hollywood and popular culture can't convey. LISTEN to the radio program.

Program Details + Particulars + Resources + Books + Music + Reflections + Krista's Journal + Credits E-mail Newsletter Sign up for our free newsletter where Krista reflects on each week's program.	Voices on the Radio Joel Marcus Marcus is an author and Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Duke Divinity School.	Exclusive Content Durer's Woodcuts View Albrecht Durer's series of woodcuts, the Small Passion, depicting the stages of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. "White Crucifixion" View an enlarged image of Marc Chagall's 1938 painting mentioned by Joel Marcus. Prague Cemetery View the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague that Marcus references.
A Continuing Dialogue In this program, our guest Joel Marcus referred to himself as a "Jewish Christian." This perplexed and offended some of our listeners. Read the comments of both Rabbi Barry Cytron and Joel Marcus in response to questions and concerns that were raised.