St John's Timeline

A unique collection of video resources from leading theologians and biblical scholars for study, research, ministry and discipleship.

Welcome to St John's Timeline

St John's Timeline is a unique collection of around 150 films from leading philosophers, theologians and biblical scholars.

Explore theological concepts from the 3rd century to today; insights into the books of the Old and New Testaments; and the exchange between philosophy and theology.

Exploring the New Testament

Introduction to Romans

N.T. Wright introduces the main themes in the book of Romans.

New Testament

The Gospel of Mark

Paula Gooder discusses the gospel of Mark, widely believed to be the first written among the four gospels, influencing Matthew and Luke.

New Testament

Fabricating Jesus from the Gnostic Gospels to the Dead Sea Scrolls

Craig Evans discusses the Gnostic gospels and the Dead Sea Scrolls and their effect on current perception of Jesus today.

New Testament

Philosophy: Ideas

Introduction to Rene Descartes. Part 1 of 2.

John Cottingham discusses Rene Descartes' contribution to philosophy and theology.

Jean-Paul Sartre

Kate Kirkpatrick discusses Jean-Paul Sartre.

Philosophers

Heidegger Part 1

George Pattison discusses the philosophical and theological thought of Heidegger.

Philosophers

Introducing the theologians

Augustine Of Hippo Part 1

Janet Soskice discusses the life and influence of Augustine of Hippo.

Theologians

Karl Barth and Contemporary Theology

Tom Greggs discusses the contemporary relevance of Karl Barth's theology.

James Cone

Anthony Reddie discusses the life and theology of James Cone.

God and French Phenomenology

Rowan Williams' Theological Development

Metaphysics