Born in the Second Century
For nearly two thousand years, we've been told that Christianity began around 30 AD - when the disciples of the backwoods preacher "Jesus of Nazareth" came to believe he had risen from the dead. But now, BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY exposes this tale as a myth. Host Chris Palmero - an adherent of the Catholic Church - proves that Christianity began almost one hundred years after the imagined death of Jesus, through a close reading of the New Testament and books left out of the Bible.
Episodes
38 episodes since 2020
38. The Lost Sayings of Jesus. Farewell Episode.
In the final episode of BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY, host Chris Palmero examines nine secret sayings of Jesus. Not to be outdone by the crucified deity, the host also issues nine wise observations of his own, as well as discussing Christ Mythici...
June 17, 2024
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2:16:08
37. The Sermon on the Mount.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY celebrates its three year anniversary with a discussion of the renowned Sermon on the Mount. Host Chris Palmero sets out to analyze this famous discourse of Jesus in the face of strange interference from the fourth di...
February 18, 2024
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36. John's Gospel, Finale. The Pearl and the Currents.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY completes its survey of the Gospel of John, having demonstrated that the author of John borrowed wholesale from the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke to construct his narrative.In this episode, host Christ Pa...
January 18, 2024
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2:08:19
35. John's Gospel, Part Three. Unmitigated Chaos.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY continues its miniseries on the Gospel of John as a derivative work, with its author aware of the prior Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke.Host Chris Palmero follows the progress of Jesus from Galilee - where ...
December 26, 2023
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2:08:33
34. John's Gospel, Part Two. No Sign will be Given.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY'S miniseries on the Gospel of John continues. Host Chris Palmero examines John's use of the Synoptic Gospels - Mark, Matthew, and Luke - as sources.Anyone who listens to this episode can learn about: why the Go...
November 22, 2023
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1:37:45
33. John's Gospel Spurious and Derivative, Part One. Deceptively Primitive.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY begins a multi-part exploration on whether the author of John's Gospel was aware of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. In presenting evidence that the Gospel of John does not draw from independent oral tradition,...
October 02, 2023
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2:14:50
32. The Resurrection Appearances, Part Two. From Justin to Celsus.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY concludes its look at the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. Host Chris Palmero examines the common elements of these legends, from the point at which Jesus appears to his disciples all the way up to his ascension at ...
August 20, 2023
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1:37:27
31. The Resurrection Appearances, Part One. The Lathe of Heaven.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY continues its investigation into Justin Martyr's non-use of the New Testament Gospels, with an examination of the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. Host Chris Palmero analyzes the common themes of these tales in the ...
July 15, 2023
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1:30:44
30. The Gospel of Justin.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY embarks on the effort to answer the most important question of our age, or of any age: whether Justin Martyr was aware of the New Testament Gospels. In a deep analysis of Justin's stories about Jesus from the so-calle...
June 16, 2023
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1:37:11
29. Testimonia.
There is a treasure that lies hidden behind the earliest Christian writings: the TESTIMONIA. Host Chris Palmero describes the theory that the earliest sources about Jesus of Nazareth may have been strange list of Biblical prophecies that were p...
May 10, 2023
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1:54:59
28. The Holy Psychic Church. Part 3 of Montanism Trilogy.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY brings the Montanism Trilogy to its bloody, triumphant ending. Host Chris Palmero shifts the focus to the spectacular changes that the war against the New Prophecy caused within the structure of Catholic Christianity ...
February 03, 2023
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2:37:45
27. In You and Others Like You. Part 2 of Montanism Trilogy.
The second installment of BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY'S Montanism Trilogy examines the Christian reactions to this mysterious movement. Host Chris Palmero presents testimonies from Irenaeus, the Shepherd of Hermas, the Didache, Epiphanius, and o...
December 17, 2022
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1:52:32
26. Let the Women Be Violent. Part 1 of Montanism Trilogy.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY presents the first installment of a trilogy of shows on the Great Montanist "Heresy." Host Chris Palmero examines the tremendous impact that the second century religious movement of Montanism had on Christianity actua...
December 07, 2022
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1:36:01
25. The "Paul" of the Acts.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY explores the mystery of the strange portrayal of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles. Host Chris Palmero carefully examines the stories about Paul in Acts, and explains the author's motive for depicting him as a loyal, s...
August 04, 2022
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2:53:19
24. The Shining Weapon. Or, First Corinthians Late and Spurious.
A haze of mystery surrounds the figure of Paul and his confusing, contradictory letters - especially the Matryoshka Doll that is his First Letter to the Corinthians, which seems to have eight smaller letters hiding inside of it. But host Chris ...
May 28, 2022
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23. Epistle of Jude Late and Spurious.
The letter of Jude is a short, strange little book; a violent and angry "diss track" that's ignored by most Christian believers and neglected by theologians. And it has no home in the traditional paradigm. BORN IN THE SECOND CENTUR...
April 24, 2022
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2:36:21
22. Luke's Gospel Late and Spurious. Part 2.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY continues its New Testament Journey with the second part of the series on Luke's gospel. Host Chris Palmero examines the traditional views on Luke's date, responds to them, and provides his own thoughts on this ...
March 15, 2022
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2:05:07
21. Luke's Gospel Late and Spurious. Part 1.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY'S journey through the New Testament continues with the undeniably late gospel of Luke. This is the first of a two part episode.Host Chris Palmero examines the structure and sources of Luke, and tracks Luke's ea...
February 23, 2022
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2:25:48
20. Season of Reason: On the Reliability of the Gospels.
Host Chris Palmero has been listening to a lot of Christian apologetics programs lately. He is therefore now compelled to conduct a full-length parody of them.In this satirical broadcast, Dr. E, the renowned host of the Season of Reason ...
February 06, 2022
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36:47
19. Matthew's Gospel Late and Spurious.
The gospel of Matthew is in the sights of BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY's Brighten the Corners miniseries on the late dates and spurious authorship of the New Testament books. Host Chris Palmero discusses the limits of the conventional ways of ass...
January 10, 2022
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2:34:04
18. Mark's Gospel Late and Spurious.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY continues to brighten the corners with an exploration of the date and authorship of the Gospel of Mark. Host Chris Palmero examines the conventional paradigms and presents a new perspective.Anyone who listens ...
December 16, 2021
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1:52:59
17. How the New Testament Was Created.
BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY presents its recurring Brighten the Corners miniseries that explains the historical background of major topics in Christian origins. Today, host Chris Palmero explores the creation of the New Testament.Anyone ...
November 25, 2021
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1:49:52
16. Pliny's Letter Part 7. Adieu, Pliny!
The series finale of the exposure of Pliny's letter about Christians as a forgery. BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY surveys the wreckage left in its wake. We climbed and we climbed. Oh, how we climbed.Anyone who listens to this episode can le...
November 04, 2021
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1:51:54
15. Pliny's Letter Part 6. Is This Your Homework, Pliny?
The assault on Pliny's Letter about the Christians approaches its glorious conclusion. We continue the close reading and criticism of this famous text.Anyone who listens to this episode can learn about how even on the most conservative ...
October 14, 2021
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2:06:36
14. Pliny's Letter Part 5. Killing for the Name of.
The siege of Pliny's Letter continues as host Chris Palmero proceeds further in the close reading of this Christian forgery of the late second century. Anyone who listens to this episode can learn about other contemporary Christian...
September 23, 2021
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