John Dominic Crossan

John Dominic Crossan

Lecturer and professor emeritus, DePaul University

Irish-born John Dominic Crossan is a professor emeritus in the religious studies department at DePaul University in Chicago. Between 1950 and 1969, he was a member of a 13th-century Roman Catholic religious order, the Servites, and remained an ordained priest from 1957 to 1969. He has delivered lectures to secular and lay audiences from Scandinavia to Australia to Japan to South Africa. The On Faith panelist has authored 23 books and his writings have been translated into 11 languages. His work focuses on the historical Jesus, earliest Christianity and the historical Paul. Core titles include “The Historical Jesus,” “The Birth of Christianity” and “In Search of Paul,” co-written with archaeologist Jonathan L. Reed. Dr. Crossan’s next book, “God & Empire: Jesus Against Rome Then and Now,” is scheduled for publication in February. The professor earned a doctor of divinity degree at St. Patrick’s College in Maynooth, Ireland and a humanities doctorate at Stetson University in Florida. The American Academy of Religion and DePaul and Stetson universities have recognized him with awards for scholarly excellence. His Web site is www.johndominiccrossan.com. Close.

John Dominic Crossan

Lecturer and professor emeritus, DePaul University

Irish-born John Dominic Crossan is a professor emeritus in the religious studies department at DePaul University in Chicago. Between 1950 and 1969, he was a member of a 13th-century Roman Catholic religious order, the Servites, and remained an ordained priest from 1957 to 1969. He has delivered lectures to secular and lay audiences from Scandinavia to Australia to Japan to South Africa. The On Faith panelist has authored 23 books and his writings have been translated into 11 languages. more »

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November 13, 2006 8:30 PM

Monopoly & Genocide

I have no problem with religious people —- or political people for that matter — who claim a monopoly on truth as an over-enthusiastic commitment to their faith.

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November 23, 2006 10:30 AM

A Thanksgiving Prayer

Thanksgiving is a national civic festival when all Americans celebrate the triumph of theory over practice, word over deed, and promise over fulfillment.

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December 1, 2006 5:00 PM

Returning Bronze Horses to Istanbul Might Heal Wounds

It is possible apparently, to be infallible but not wise.

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December 6, 2006 11:41 AM

Are We Hard-Wired for God?

We humans are hard-wired for religion just as we are for language, but not for “God” any more than for “English.”

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December 27, 2006 3:40 PM

While They Debate God's Existence, Earth Burns

Whether you argue for theism or atheism, does it bother you that while you are enjoying that ancient debate the thugs arre taking over the earth?

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February 22, 2007 9:09 AM

Love and Criticism

For any institution or organization, for any religion or people, for any faith or nation, you must criticize the most what you love the best.

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July 19, 2007 9:40 AM

Primacy and Insecurity

When leaders—be they Presidents or Popes—reach insecurity and uncertainty they often assert ascendancy and primacy.

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