In the beginning was the Word (Gospel of John and the logos)

In this video, I try to give some context to the gospel of John, namely the opening verses which speak of the "Word." In Greek, "logos" is the word used there. I explore its meaning and application in the book of John.

I call this "gonzo academia" because there is always a chance I don't know what I'm talking about. I'm a religious studies undergrad who is very interested in this type of stuff, so maybe I'll continue to make more. Here are the sources I used for this video:

http://www.amazon.com/Early-Church-Penguin-History-v/dp/0140231994/ref=sr_1_1...
http://www.amazon.com/Gnosis-History-Gnosticism-Kurt-Rudolph/dp/0060670185/re...
http://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802...
http://www.amazon.com/New-International-Dictionary-Testament-Theology/dp/0310...

and I listen to Brent Walters just about every week on KGO radio 8.10 AM.
http://www.kgoam810.com/showdj.asp?DJID=44494

Category:

Education

Tags:

• jesus
• christ
• christian
• ancient
• greece
• nerd
• religious
• studies
• gonzo
• academia
• universe
• logos
• history
• stoic
• plato
• aristotl

[bugoy111]

does god make things with sand? is that why earth is made with dirt but water covers some parts?

[wishywishy]

@bugoy111 I guess god makes some things with sand, but not everything...

[ottojinn]

well put

[wishywishy]

are you referring to my video or the comment by lilyovermyheart?

[ottojinn]

So many people in this world Are led by blind ignorance. convinced by their church leaders and their own parents, that if they don't follow mainstream religion they are comdemned. So, they are afraid to look beyond conventional thought. Their silly superstitions controlling their own reality. Like the fool that,s telling you your going to hell

[wishywishy]

hahaha nooo! That's my friend who said that - we know each other. It was just a joke. I totally agree with what you're saying but I'd also like to stoke debate with my videos. So if you know any hardliners, bible thumpers, etc, send em my way! I would love to stoke conversation/debate with my videos.

[KayBeeEee1983]

Thumbs up, but if you're going to talk about "Logos" and Judeo-Christianity, I think you need to talk about Philo of Alexandria. He was the first one to connect the Logos to the Jewish God and called the Logos the "first-born" of God.

[GenerationY1000]

It is a good form of Apologetics. This is exactly what Philo of Alexanderia did a Helinistic Jew who used the word λογοσ to defend God. Understanding what the Greek word meant back then gives a better understand what John was communicating to the world around him.

[Ved036]

I do not intended to disturb the stream of thoughts here. However, the explanation here is still a bit far from the real truth. Logos is not fully explained. None of the ancient Greek philosopher were aware of the concept of software. Actually the 'word' is a codes in a superior software which has created this universe. If you want a full understanding of this, Google Search for:  Codes of reality: What is language? Download the free report.

[doctorw2]

in my faith the word of GOD is the first thought that proceeded from the mind of GOD which brought all of creation into being it is called srosha. the same concept is in the vedas where GOD brings the creation into being with the word OM. the essential truth is that this universe came through mental caustion or mental energy from the creator.