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Bibleology
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Discussions on Biblical Scholarship and Academic Theology with the best in the field.
Episodes
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Episode 30: Greg Boyd - Benefit of the Doubt - 10 Years On
Patrick reflects with Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church, Greg Boyd, on his 2013 publication with Baker Academic which addresses questions of certainty, doubt and how we should biblically understand the concept of faith. Topics of discussion include speed metal, psychological certainty and...
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Episode 29: Nijay Gupta - James DG Dunn’s New Perspective on Paul - 40 Years On
Patrick reflects with Northern Seminary Professor Nijay Gupta on one of the most influential papers ever written in New Testament studies - The New Perspective on Paul by James DG (or Jimmy) Dunn. They discuss the man behind the paper that sent shockwaves through the world of New Testament...
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Episode 28: Christoph Heilig - What Did Paul Think of the Roman Empire?
Patrick speaks to New Testament Specialist Christoph Heilig of the Protestant Theological Faculty of LMU Munich about his recent book The Apostle and the Empire; Paul’s Implicit and Explicit Criticism of Rome. Topics of discussion include the difference between koine and modern Greek, the...
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Episode 27: Helen Rhee - Illness, Pain and Healthcare in Early Christianity
Patrick speaks with Professor Helen Rhee of Westmont College about her new book which explores how early Christians thought about health and sickness and also the cultural influences on their understandings. Topics of conversation include retributive sickness, Galen's influence on Christianity…
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Episode 26: Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully?
Patrick speaks with Professor Paul Copan of Palm Beach Atlantic University about his new book which explores the question of divinely-sanctioned violence in the Old Testament and whether the Old Testament portrayal of God is consistent with that of the New Testament. Topics of conversation…
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Episode 25: Amy Peeler - Women and the Gender of God
Patrick speaks to Wheaton College Professor Amy Peeler about her new book which wrestles with the difficult questions surrounding gender and the bible's portrayal of God and explores a unique answer centering on the heart of Christian theology, the incarnation. Topics of discussion include...
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Episode 24: Chee-Chiew Lee - New Testament Perspectives on Christian Persecution
Patrick Speaks with Chee-Chiew Lee of Singapore Bible College in regards her recent book which explores how the New Testament authors wrestled with and made sense of their own experience of persecution. Topics of discussion include honour-shame cultures, theodicy and contemporary unjust treatment...
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Episode 23: Darian Lockett - Discussing the New Testament Canon
Patrick speaks with Biola University Professor Darian Lockett about his contribution to the upcoming volume, 5 views on the New Testament Canon, published by Kregal Publications. Topics of discussion include Marcion, the inspiration and authority of scripture and whether Darian could hold a...
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Episode 22: Jennifer Bashaw - The Gospel Through the Eyes of Victims
Patrick speaks with Campbell University Professor Jennifer Garcia Bashaw about her new book Scapegoats; The Gospel Through the Eyes of Victims. They discuss a variety of topics including American politics, the fascinating theories of René Girard and the atonement. Link to the book discussed in…
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Episode 21: Suzanna Millar - Discussing the Wisdom Literature of the Bible
Patrick speaks to scholar and co-editor of the recently released Cambridge Companion to Biblical Wisdom Literature, Suzanna Millar (University of Edinburgh). Topics of conversation include Israeli wildlife, similarities between Greek philosophy and biblical wisdom and the awesomeness of the book…
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Episode 20: Jonathan Bernier - Rethinking the Dates of New Testament Composition
Patrick speaks to Regis College Professor Jonathan Bernier about the question of when the New Testament was written, a question which Jonathan explores in his new book and for which he has an atypical answer... Topics of discussion include whether Luke used Josephus, the authorship of 1st Peter…
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Episode 19: Caryn Reeder - Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo
!CONTENT WARNING! The following podcast episode contains references to sexual misconduct which some listeners may find distressing. Patrick speaks with Dr. Caryn Reeder of Westmont College about the fascinating story in John 4 in which Jesus dialogues with a samaritan woman. Is the purpose of the...
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Episode 18: David Cramer & Myles Werntz - The Varieties of Christian Pacifism
Patrick speaks to theologians David Cramer and Myles Werntz about their recent volume exploring the different movements and thinkers in the Christian Pacifist tradition. Topics of discussion include Christian Mysticism, Martin Luther King and whether pacifists can play American football, in this,...
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Episode 17: Reed Carlson - Spirit Possession in the Old Testament
!CONTENT WARNING! The following podcast episode contains references to mental health issues which some listeners may find triggering/disturbing. Patrick speaks with Professor Reed Carlson of United Lutheran Seminary on the phenomena of spirit possession as portrayed in the Old Testament. They…
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Episode 16: Jon Levenson - Inheriting Abraham - 10 Years On
Patrick speaks to Harvard professor Jon D. Levenson on the figure of Abraham and how his story has been interpreted by various religious traditions. This is another retrospective interview, exploring a book that turns a decade old in 2022. ALSO, the mysterious religion beginning with 'D' that...
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Episode 15: Chris Keith - Jesus, Criteria & the Demise of Authenticity - 10 Years On
Patrick speaks to historical Jesus scholar Chris Keith about his co-written 2012 volume Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity, a book that has caused a lot of controversy but has also had a profound impact on New Testament historical scholarship. This is the first of a new series...
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Episode 14: William A. Ross - Was the Septuagint the Bible of the Early Church?
Patrick speaks with RTS Professor William A. Ross about the fascinating textual history behind the Old Testament, focusing on the Septuagint, which remains controversial in some Christian traditions. Will‘s recent book, co-written with Greg Lanier serves as a helpful introduction to this...
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Episode 13: Eve Tibbs - Understanding Eastern Orthodox Theology
Patrick speaks to Fuller Theological Seminary Professor Eve Tibbs about the theological beliefs of perhaps the least understood offshoot of the Christian tradition, Eastern Orthodoxy. Whilst holding many of the same core beliefs as protestants, the language and terminology of the eastern church…
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Episode 12: Hans Boersma - Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew
Patrick speaks to Nashotah House professor Hans Boersma about allegorising, platonism, tradition vs traditionalism and the insights of the church fathers in this theologically dense episode. Link to the book mentioned in the episode:...
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Episode 11: Adam Winn - Did Mark think Jesus was God?
Patrick speaks to UHMB professor Adam Winn about the fascinating world of New testament Christology scholarship, focusing attention on the gospel of Mark and the recent written debate that Adam has contributed to on this topic. Also, have you ever wondered if Christian historical fiction is...
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Episode 10: Loren Haarsma - When Did Sin Begin?
Patrick speaks to Calvin College Professor, Loren Haarsma, about the origins of sin and various ways to make sense of the doctrine of original sin in light of evolutionary origins. Other topics of conversation include psychology, free will and the theology of Saint Augustine. Link to the book...
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Episode 9: Gary Edward Schnittjer - Old Testament Use of Old Testament
Patrick talks to Cairn University Professor Gary Edward Schnittjer on his new book which chronicles the fascinating and complex topic of Old Testament allusions within the Old Testament itself. Other topics of conversation include the concept of progressive revelation, source criticism and…
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Episode 8: Cameron B.R Howard - The Old Testament For a Complex World
Patrick speaks to Luther Seminary Professor, Cameron Howard about her recent book on the Old Testament, discussing the question of its authority for contemporary Christians and considering the dynamism of this ancient text that we hold as sacred. Link to the book mentioned in the episode:...
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Episode 7: Dale Allison - Discussing the Resurrection & History
Patrick talks with New Testament Scholar & Historian, Dale Allison about the foundational event of Christianity and what we know and don't know, historically speaking. Other topics include the importance of apologetics and the interviewee's writing process. Link to the book mentioned in the...
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Episode 6: Michael Bird - Things Christians Need to Know About the Bible
Patrick talks to scholar Mike Bird about various bible-related topics including inspiration, inerrancy and the centrality of Jesus in the Bible's grand narrative. Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Things-Christians-about-Bible-ebook/dp/B08NHYHHTS Enquiries?...
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Episode 5: Scott Stripling - Was The Exodus Historical?
Patrick talks to archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling about a recent written debate he contributed to in regards the historical nature of the exodus. They also discuss scholarly attitudes towards the historicity of the Bible and other contested Bible narratives, such as the story of David and the...
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Episode 4: Eric Ortlund - Piercing Leviathan & Understanding the Book of Job
Patrick talks to Oakhill Theological College Professor, Eric Ortlund, on his upcoming book Piercing Leviathan: God's Defeat of Evil in the Book of Job. The discussion focuses on the perplexing last sequence in Job, in which God delivers a speech that has fascinated commentators for millennia. Dr....
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Episode 3: Ben Stanhope - Dinosaurs in the Bible?
Patrick talks to Bible Scholar and Youtuber, Ben Stanhope, about his recently published book Misinterpreting Genesis: How The Creation Museum Misunderstands the Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Bible, The conversation focuses on creationist claims about the biblical creatures known as…
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Episode 2: J. Richard Middleton - A New Perspective on the Sacrifice of Isaac
Patrick speaks to Northeastern Seminary Professor, J.Richard Middleton, on his upcoming book, Abraham's Silence: The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God, which proposes a new and controversial way of interpreting the famous story in Genesis 22 in which Abraham is...
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Episode 1: Dorothy A. Lee - Was Luke a Feminist?
Patrick speaks to Australian Bible Scholar and Priest, Dorothy A. Lee, on her recently published book The Ministry of Women in the New Testament: Reclaiming the Biblical Vision for Church Leadership. The conversation focuses on the New Testament author Luke, and his intriguing view of women and...
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