James Bejon – Numbers in John and Ezra

What’s the significance of numbers in the gospel of John and the book of Ezra? In fact, what’s the significance of numbers in the Bible generally? Brent and Ian talk with Tyndale House Researcher in Cambridge, James Bejon. James has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and an MA in Hebrew and Jewish Studies and is currently studying for another MA at Cambridge University in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.  James is also about to teach a course on biblical numbers with Alastair Roberts at the Theopolis Institute in the States. (1:59) Numbers in the Bible; (4:00) How the 7 days of creation structure the Bible; (6:50) The ‘3 moments’ in John’s gospel; (9:00) How John sets up his gospel – 7 weeks of 7; (12:15) The ‘7th hour’ in John. Jesus’ death at the 7th hour; (15:50) Jubilee in John; (22:00) 42 in Ezra 2; (25:50) Jubilee in Ezra and John. The 153 fish. Links mentioned in this episode: tyndalehouse.com twitter.com/JamesBejon Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.